Background:Texas Health Action (THA) is a community informed, non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment. THA provides sexual health and behavioral health programs and services with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by, or at risk of, HIV in Texas. The … Read More
Mental health and substance use treatment organizations struggle to meet the increase in demand for services, due in large part to a national workforce shortage. This challenge has been exacerbated due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Demand for behavioral health organizations’ services has continued to increase. At the same time, organizations are having trouble recruiting and … Read More
With the planning and implementation of 988 and mobile crisis teams, as well as co-responder models, state policy makers are working rapidly to advance effective approaches to systemically and effectively address the needs of individuals and families who are experiencing behavioral health crises. Central to effective implementation is attention to specific community needs. States are … Read More
This webinar was held on June 15, 2023. HMA’s webinar series, 1115 Medicaid Justice Demonstration Waivers: Bridging Healthcare, focused on helping stakeholders optimize the continuity of care for persons in carceral settings and during their transition back to the community. Part 3 focused on optimizing key partnerships before, during and after transition from a carceral … Read More
This webinar was held on July 13, 2023. HMA’s webinar series, 1115 Medicaid Justice Demonstration Waivers: Bridging Healthcare, focuses on helping stakeholders optimize care for persons in carceral settings and during their transition back to the community. Part 4 focused on access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder (SUD) during and after … Read More
This week, our In Focus section reviews the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) Elderly and Physically Disabled (EPD) Program request for proposals (RFP), which the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) released on August 1, 2023. The ALTCS-EPD program covers 26,000 individuals, representing approximately 38 percent of the ALTCS managed care population. The remaining ALTCS … Read More
Senior healthcare leaders from across Michigan will convene at the Lansing Center for the 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference on April 21 to discuss health policy and topical issues across the spectrum of care. The day-long event, which kicks off at 9 a.m., will feature more than 60 speakers and 19 different … Read More
Innovative pharmacy strategies and solutions. Helping you navigate the changing landscape of prescription drugs. Over the past decade, prescription drug spending has represented an increasing percentage of total healthcare expenditures. With prescription drug spending in the national spotlight, it is increasingly important to understand and manage the complexity of prescription drug financing and its impact on … Read More
Since joining HMA in 2009, Mary Goddeeris has centered her work on provider reimbursement for the Medicaid and uninsured populations, with a strong focus on the hospital community. Working with hospital providers in over 15 states, Mary has contributed to the modeling and implementation of Medicaid and disproportionate share financing structures largely funded through provider … Read More
A strategic and innovative leader, Deborah Gracey has extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation and growth efforts. Since joining HMA, Deborah has connected the payor and provider communities in transformative and innovative initiatives through her expertise in healthcare finance, alternative payment models, Medicare, Medicaid, dual eligible models, delivery system integration, and provider strategies for success … Read More