Stephanie Baume, MSW
Principal
Health Management Associates
Indianapolis, IN
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(317) 975-3041
With two decades of experience in Medicaid policy and operations, Stephanie Baume specializes in guiding Medicaid agencies through complex regulatory environments and program development.
At HMA, she has collaborated with 20 Medicaid agencies nationwide, offering customized strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her comprehensive skill set includes strategic policy creation, implementation, and compliance, as well as transforming policy requirements into actionable plans for operational, technical, and programmatic advancements. Stephanie has spearheaded initiatives in legislative analysis, managed care program establishment, Medicaid eligibility, cost containment, disability processing, long-term services and supports, and behavioral health.
Stephanie has extensive experience with federal Medicaid authorities, including 1915(b) and 1915(c) waivers, as well as a wide range of Medicaid and CHIP state plan amendments (SPAs). She has successfully supported nine states in securing 1115 demonstration approvals, providing end-to-end support that encompasses policy development, application drafting, public and tribal notice coordination, and CMS negotiation facilitation. Stephanie also provides Medicaid policy expertise on contracts with provider entities, private equity firms, managed care organizations, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Previously, Stephanie worked with the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy & Planning where she was responsible for oversight, coordination, and administration of the Hoosier Healthwise program, a Medicaid managed care program. She was responsible for managing all program policies and operations, ensuring contract compliance of managed care organizations, and evaluating program access, quality, and effectiveness.
Stephanie earned her master’s degree in social work concentrating in social and economic development policy from Washington University in St. Louis and her bachelor’s degree in social policy from Northwestern University.