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How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs

June 12, 2023

By Mark Tosczak

Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved Montana’s state employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.

A self-described “accounting nerd” who sometimes wears debit and credit earrings has helped shift the conversation and the balance of power in the complex, high-stakes world of state employee health plans. Along the way, she has highlighted the power of accountants to potentially save government employers enormous sums of money.

Read the full article on www.journalofaccountancy.com.