Governor DeWine names Scott R. Partika as director of Ohio Department of Medicaid

COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine has announced that he is nominating Scott R. Partika to be the director of the Ohio Department of Medicaid following the announcement that Director Maureen Cocoran is retiring.

“I want to thank Director Cocoran for her leadership of the Ohio Department of Medicaid,” said Governor DeWine.   “She has led the department, which provides healthcare for Ohio’s most vulnerable, with a bold vision to improve health outcomes for those on Medicaid.”

Partika began working for Governor Mike DeWine in 2020 as assistant policy director covering health and human services before stepping in to his current role of policy director for Governor DeWine.

Partika brings a strong background in state‐level policy development and public service to the Ohio Department of Medicaid. He has been deeply involved in Ohio’s health and human services policy landscape over the past decade.

As a successor to Director Cocoran, Partika will continue to ensure that Ohio’s Medicaid recipients receive high‐quality care, that the system remains fiscally responsible, and that innovation and transparency guide the department’s work.

Partika must be confirmed by the Ohio Senate.

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