Mr. Perlin has over 15 years of demonstrated expertise in health finance, policy development, and legislative advocacy. He has extensive experience in the areas of Medicaid policy, reimbursement and financing having worked on the redesign of Medicaid inpatient and outpatient reimbursement systems as well as the development of provider tax and intergovernmental financing structures. He has also worked on Medicare and uncompensated care issues affecting hospitals. Prior to joining HMA in the Chicago office, Mr. Perlin served as Vice President-Finance for the Illinois Hospital Association.