Denise Valder is a performance-driven executive with demonstrated success leading expansion and process improvement initiatives in the healthcare space. Denise has over 25 years of experience working with health plans and payers and more than a decade driving Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings improvements. Before joining HMA, Denise held a number of … Read More
The federal Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) promulgated regulations in 2014 which established standards for the settings in which Medicaid-reimbursed home and community-based services (HCBS) may be provided (42 C.F.R. § 441.301). These regulations also pertain to the settings in which individuals who receive HCBS may reside, even if the Medicaid HCBS are … Read More
New legislation has created new expectations for Medicaid to speed adoption and meaningful use of a range of technology services and deliver a 21st century customer service experience. Watch this webinar to learn from HMA’s Renee’ Bostick how health information technology is a “game changer,” transforming Medicaid to improve health and the delivery of care … Read More
On October 22, 2015, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Making the Business Case for Team Coaching: Behavior-Based Training for Leaders of Highly Effective Healthcare Organizations.” Healthcare organizations are being asked to evolve rapidly – reflecting new business models that rely on team-based organizational structures for success. Getting there will require leaders who can … Read More
This webinar took place on June 7, 2018. Medicaid managed care plans, health systems, and states are teaming up with community-based organizations and housing authorities to consider a wide variety of supportive housing initiatives. Research indicates that doing so not only improves health outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use disorders, but … Read More
A new report has been released outlining Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) efforts to establish 50 care teams to support the delivery of core Health Homes Program services for IEHP’s most vulnerable members with complex health conditions. HMA contributed to the new report and has supported implementation of IEHP’s Health Homes Program since 2018, providing … Read More
A results-oriented professional with experience developing, building, and managing client relationships, Joseph Godlevske is skilled in Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, data analysis, and leading teams toward strategic goals. Before joining HMA, he excelled in sales and company growth as well as expanded product lines and services. As a healthcare consulting associate with RSM, he … Read More
With a background in business and project management and hands-on experience with managed care organizations, Nicole McMahon offers a well-rounded perspective regarding managed care operational processes. Nicole is a former senior project manager for a non-for-profit managed care health plan in Indiana. In that role, she managed new business development and performance as well as … Read More
Stephanie Baume is a Medicaid expert with over 15 years of experience leading states in developing and implementing new health policy initiatives. She advises clients on the complex Medicaid regulatory environment, providing policy and operational leadership. Additionally, she drafts Medicaid waivers and state plan amendments and supports negotiations for federal approval with the Centers for … Read More
Aashna Kaur is a consultant at HMA based in New York City. In this role, she focuses on work at the intersection of healthcare and public health and has expertise in qualitative research, data analysis, writing, and providing intelligence to clients. Aashna also specializes in projects related to health system growth strategy, behavioral health, provider/care … Read More