Government and public sector
10 Medicaid consultants
These ten Medicaid consultants hold consulting and advisory roles focused on Medicaid, independently or at health policy consulting and advisory firms. A reader can learn how a Medicaid consultant helps state agencies, health plans and providers work through Medicaid policy, financing and program operations.
Professionals to explore
01—10Deborah Kozick
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Medicaid Services · Sellers Dorsey
Senior Vice President, Medicaid Services at Sellers Dorsey since 2025, and former Vice President, Medicaid Finance Policy and Innovation at Sellers Dorsey (2023–2025). The profile describes designing and implementing care delivery programs related to Medicaid financing, provider network-building and value-based payment initiatives, and advising State Medicaid agencies. The listing also shows Associate Director, Delivery System Reform at Center for Health Care Strategies (2015–2020).
Eileen Ellis
LinkedInExperience: Senior Advisor · Health Management Associates
Senior Advisor at Health Management Associates since 2018, and current Managing Principal at the firm; the listing's entry for that role starts in 1992. The profile describes long immersion in Medicaid budgets, eligibility, reimbursement, financing and program management, brought to bear for clients. The listing also shows Director and Assistant Director, Medical Services Administration at Michigan Department of Social Services (1985–1992).
Gary Jessee
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President · Sellers Dorsey
Senior Vice President at Sellers Dorsey since 2022, and former Managing Director at the firm (2017–2022). The profile describes the role as Senior Vice President of Sellers Dorsey's National Medicaid Consulting Practice, working with state Medicaid programs, managed care organizations, service providers and solution partners. The listing also shows Medicaid Director at Texas Health and Human Services (2015–2016).
Gwyn Davidson Volk
LinkedInExperience: Principal & Senior Healthcare Consultant · Milliman
Principal & Senior Healthcare Consultant at Milliman since 2024, and former Senior Healthcare Consultant at Milliman (2021–2024) and Vice President at The Lewin Group (2019–2021). The profile describes directing public program policy and reimbursement strategy projects with particular expertise in Medicaid, including Medicaid payment methodologies and financing strategies.
Kip Piper, MA, FACHE
LinkedInExperience: Senior Advisor, Medicaid · ADVI Health
Senior Advisor, Medicaid at ADVI Health since 2018, and current Chief Executive Officer at Health Results Group LLC; the listing's entry for that role starts in 2003. The profile describes a healthcare consultant and expert in Medicaid and Medicare policy, finance and business who provides strategic counsel, policy and market intelligence, legislative and regulatory analysis, and coverage and reimbursement solutions.
Kris Vilamaa
LinkedInExperience: Partner & Chief Client Officer · Mostly Medicaid
Partner & Chief Client Officer at Mostly Medicaid since 2018, and former Chief Executive Officer at HealthCare Perspective (2020–2023). The profile describes leading consulting and product sales teams that support clients in navigating Medicaid, with expertise in Medicaid policy, operations and program development for government agencies and private firms.
Laura Wilhelm, MBA, CF APMP
LinkedInExperience: Head of Medicaid Practice · Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC
Head of Medicaid Practice at Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC since 2025, and Principal Consultant and Founder at Wilhelm Strategy & Solutions since 2023. The profile describes collaborating with consultant groups, health plans and managed care organizations on business operations and proposal development. The listing also shows Senior Director, Business Integration & Implementation Operations at Centene Corporation (2020–2022).
Penny Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Principal and Owner · Penny Thompson Consulting
Principal and Owner at Penny Thompson Consulting since 2014, and Board Member at Acentra Health since 2022 and at Sellers Dorsey since 2020. The profile describes expertise in the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs, particularly federal regulatory policy, oversight and financing, compliance and integrity, and technology solutions, and working with clients that deliver business and technology services for the government sector.
Shelli Silver
LinkedInExperience: Manatt Health Senior Advisor · Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Manatt Health Senior Advisor at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP since 2023, and former Deputy Director - Health Plan Operations at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) (2019–2023). The profile describes advising states, foundations, health plans and providers on rules, contracts and policies that affect Medicaid delivery, including 1115 waivers and managed care organization capitation rates.
Stephanie Baume
LinkedInExperience: Principal Consultant · Health Management Associates
Principal Consultant at Health Management Associates since 2023, and former Senior Consultant at the firm (2017–2022). The profile describes health policy consultation services to non-profit and governmental agencies, including development of RFPs and RFIs for Medicaid managed care and Section 1115 waiver programs. The listing also shows Hoosier Healthwise Manager at Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (2007–2010).
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's angle, such as financing and reimbursement, managed care procurement, waiver design or program operations, to the decision in front of you. Ask whether they have worked inside a state Medicaid agency or a Medicaid health plan, and which recent projects in your state or program type they can point to.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How should we prepare for a Medicaid managed care procurement or contract change?
- 02Which financing and reimbursement options should we evaluate before proposing a Section 1115 waiver?
- 03What operational gaps most often slow down the launch of a new Medicaid program?
Reaching Medicaid consultants
How can I contact one of these Medicaid consultants?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 8 companies, including Sellers Dorsey, Health Management Associates and Milliman, based on profile data retrieved on October 5, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach Medicaid consultants?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
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About this directory
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