Gov. Branstad's office issues statement on Medicaid Modernization final procurement decision

(DES MOINES)  - Tonight, Director Janet Phipps released her final decision on Medicaid Modernization.  Gov. Terry Branstad's Communications Director, Ben Hammes, issued a statement on the decision that was released late this evening.

"The final decision this evening from Director Phipps confirms that the Department of Human Services conducted a 'thorough and methodical' procurement.  Our focus continues to be on Iowa Medicaid patients' health and the providers who make their care possible.  During the 60 day grace period Iowa will continue building towards a March 1 kickoff for Medicaid Modernization."