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In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.

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Blog Social Services

Privatizing D.C.’s Medicaid system makes zero sense—not even to save money

The nation’s capital recently announced it plans to fully privatize its Medicaid program—which is chilling news. Yes, most of D.C.’s Medicaid recipients already have their health care managed by private insurance [...]
October 2019
Publications Social Services What We Focus On

Privatizing the VA: Lessons from privatized Medicaid in Kansas and Iowa

Both Kansas and Iowa have suffered cuts in care, reduced far less costs than expected, and sacrificed oversight and transparency after privatizing Medicaid.
March 2018
Blog Social Services What We Focus On

Iowa’s Privatized Medicaid in “State of Emergency”

Just four months in, Iowa's Medicaid privatization may already be pushing the state's most vulnerable further to the margins.
August 2016
Blog Social Services What We Focus On

The Nod to Wall Street Buried Deep In Paul Ryan’s “Anti-Poverty” Plan

House Speaker Paul Ryan released a new “anti-poverty” plan last week that would only make it tougher for poor and working families to get by. As expected, the plan cuts from public programs that help low- and [...]
June 2016
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What’s the Matter with Texas?

Texas has a reputation as a “business-friendly” state, but when it comes to contracting, is the Lone Star State too friendly with its private-sector vendors? That’s the question now before the state legislators in [...]
February 2015
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Safeguarding Children in Texas Foster Care: Key Issues in Policy and Practice Recommendations to Improve Child Safety in Foster Care

This report outlines a number of steps Texas can take to improve child safety in foster care. [...]
April 2014
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Social Impact Bonds: Overview and Considerations

This paper provides background information and a framework to help respond to the question of whether a SIB would be a good way to expand funding for a particular intervention or population in a given state or community.
March 2014
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Drawing the Line between Public and Private Responsibility in Child Welfare: The Texas Debate

This report analyzes the different outcomes and risks associated with privatizing Child Protective Services case management and the delivery of services.
August 2008
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Public Benefits Privatization and Modernization: Recent Developments and Advocacy

This report summarizes recent efforts in states to modernize and privatize their eligibility determination for public benefits.
May 2008
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Peddling Welfare-Privatization Boondoggles

This study looks at the influence of contractors on decision makers for four cases in which Texas privatized human services.
July 2007
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Privatization of State Foster Care and Adoption Services

This report examines the problems that would arise from privatizing Texas' child protective services.
April 2007
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Updating and Outsourcing Enrollment in Public Benefits: The Texas Experience

This report evaluates Texas' new system for enrolling vulnerable residents in public benefits. [...]
December 2006
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Safety Net for Sale: The Dangers of Privatizing Social Services

This report documents how the history of social services privatization is replete with cost over-runs and service breakdowns.
January 2006
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Child Welfare Privatization and Child Welfare: Can the two be efficiently reconciled?

This article discusses the risks of using private contractors to deliver child welfare services.
January 2006
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Policy Considerations Relating to Privatization in the Food Stamp Program

This paper considers the inherent limits on states’ ability to reap the benefits of competition when contracting out food stamp program management. [...]
October 2004

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