Nevada’s Medicaid Contract Spurs Hiring Surge Amid Concerns Over State Dependency - Nevada Globe

Nevada’s Medicaid Contract Spurs Hiring Surge Amid Concerns Over State Dependency - Nevada Globe

Nevada’s Medicaid Managed Care Program is getting a new player—and with it, a wave of taxpayer-funded hiring. CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit already operating in a dozen other states, has secured the contract to manage care for all 17 counties starting January 1. The organization now plans to hire nearly 200 employees in Nevada, from medical directors and nurses to call center staff and marketing professionals. On paper, it sounds…