Matthew Kukla

In Matt's previous role at a government consulting firm, he oversaw several CMS/CMMI evaluations and state-wide policy initiatives. These included independent evaluations of payment demonstrations (e.g., CJR bundled payments) and cost benchmarking for Maryland’s population-based payment models (e.g., Total Cost of Care). He also managed a multi-million dollar portfolio to redesign national health insurance agencies and payment systems across Asia.

Matt has held additional leadership positions at a global multilateral organization and an academic institution. His work entailed evaluating Florida’s Medicaid managed care program and analyzing stabilization techniques across European insurance markets to inform healthcare legislation in the U.S.

Experience Highlights

Matt helps clients with:

• Strengthening public and private insurance markets (e.g., Medicare Advantage, ACA)
• Designing provider payment models, including value-based payments
• Evaluating and forecasting the impact of health financing legislation on coverage and costs
• Health financing policies and regulations
• Innovative pricing and benefit design models
• Strategic planning for insurance carriers