Three Degrees of Separation
155 top providers. 2,740 connections. 9 communities. The Medicaid system is not random chaos — it has hidden structure. And a few providers hold it all together.
Thursday, February 5, 2026|~10.5 min
“The Medicaid system isn't random chaos. It's organized into communities. And a few providers hold them all together.”
Key Findings
- 9 community clusters detected in provider network
- ~8 bridge providers connect multiple communities
- Three distinct market tiers emerge from the data
Data Points
155 top providers (>$400M each)
2,740 total connections across 3 degrees
Personal Care cluster: ~45 nodes (largest)