Governor Mike DeWine announced on October 31 that he will nominate Scott R. Partika to serve as director of the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), following the retirement of current Director Maureen Corcoran.
Partika has served in the DeWine administration since 2020, first as assistant policy director for health and human services and currently as policy director. His appointment will require confirmation by the Ohio Senate.
LeadingAge Ohio will continue monitoring the confirmation process and any administrative updates affecting reimbursement, quality, or provider engagement initiatives under new leadership.