The Pennsylvania State University The Graduate School Capital College School of Public Affairs Unwarranted Variation in the Practice, Quality, and Cost of Health Care: An Analysis of Variation Within Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Program Pertaining To Care for Persistent Asthma and Recommendations To Minimize Variation. A Master's Paper by Brandon W. Danz Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Health Administration December 2014