To slow down coronavirus, we need a public health approach that’s truly ‘public’
Protecting the public health of all us requires protecting the health of each of us, without exception.
March 2020
In the Public Interest
Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good
In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.
In the Public Interest
Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good
In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Privatization of State Foster Care and Adoption Services
This report examines the problems that would arise from privatizing Texas' child protective services.
April 2007
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
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