Among her clients and colleagues, Suzanne Gallagher is known for producing insightful, thought-provoking research and strategic guidance on publicly funded and private healthcare policy, programs and financing for investors, corporations and providers. Her expertise includes merger due diligence, legislative and regulatory analysis, reimbursement and risk assessments, operational audits, and clinical and compliance evaluations. Over the … Read More
Akiba Daniels brings public health, research and health education skills to HMA. With experience in providing evidence-based, community-informed approaches to reduce the burden of HIV, infant mortality, and injury, she has worked on many successful public health initiatives. Prior to joining HMA, Akiba worked at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), where she … Read More
This week, our In Focus section reviews recent Medicaid enrollment trends in capitated, risk-based managed care in 30 states.1 Many state Medicaid agencies post monthly enrollment figures by health plan for their Medicaid managed care population on their websites. These data allow for timely analysis of enrollment trends across states and managed care organizations. All 30 states highlighted … Read More
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting efforts in Human Services and Family Wellbeing. During the month of May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness on issues related to foster care and to celebrate those who are dedicated to serving our children, youth, and families. Yet it is important to note … Read More
Results of the 18th annual Medicaid Budget Survey were released Oct. 24, 2018 and examine changes taking place in Medicaid in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and HMA conduct the survey in partnership with the National Association of Medicaid Directors. Key findings of the study include: A … Read More
Jose Robles brings more than 24 years of experience in serving healthcare systems and multi-discipline organizations to HMA. He has worked extensively in the area of revenue integrity and understands the complexities surrounding his clients’ reimbursement and regulatory environments. Jose is a trusted advisor who has helped many clients optimize reimbursements from governmental entities to … Read More
Team up with HMA to win The Joint Commission accreditation. The Joint Commission (TJC) has been setting quality standards across the healthcare continuum for more than 70 years. Achieving the TJC Gold Seal of Approval® demonstrates that your organization is committed to the highest standards of quality in the healthcare industry. HMA’s team of consultants … Read More
This week, our In Focus section spotlights Minnesota’s innovative efforts to develop a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses substance use disorder (SUD). Overview Like many states, Minnesota experienced a significant surge in overdose deaths between 2018 and 2021, magnifying disparities in health outcomes linked to SUD and fatalities. For example, in 2021, Native American Minnesotans were 10 times … Read More
Meggan Christman Schilkie has served in a number of roles within HMA. She has supported clients across the country including providers, associations, state and local governments, payers, large delivery systems and other stakeholders to expand the quality of and access to healthcare with a particular focus on developing new and innovative models of behavioral healthcare. … Read More
With more than 30 years of managed care experience, Pat Burke has been successful both in the provider and payor spaces. The foundation of his experience is provider network contracting for Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid and commercial lines of business. Pat’s experience includes managing operations of a large fully delegated physician-hospital organization (PHO) in the … Read More