Biography

Michael Moss brings nearly thirty years’ experience in healthcare law, public affairs consulting, corporate governance and transactions, and litigation to Grant Law’s clients. He has been dedicated to representing healthcare entities, especially in the public-payor sphere, as well as ensuring quality healthcare coverage for the people who need it most.

A graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Michael began his legal career as a litigator, trying civil cases throughout Illinois for five years. After returning to graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, Michael headed the finances and budgeting for the state of Illinois’ Medicaid program for over 10 years. As the Finance Administrator for the Dept. Of Healthcare and Family Services, the state’s Medicaid agency, he oversaw more than $12 billion in annual state and federal healthcare spending and helped bring over $6 billion in new federal funding to the state through several hospital provider fee programs. As the Associate Director for Healthcare Budgeting at the Governor’s Budget Office, Michael oversaw the state’s combined multi-agency healthcare spending, helped to resolve a $2.7 billion healthcare budget deficit and reduced the annual cost growth of the healthcare budget from double digits to 2.5%, without cutting coverage for beneficiaries.

Memberships & Affiliations

• Chicago Bar Association

Education

Michael holds a BA in political science from George Washington University, a JD from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, and an MPP from the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association.