This week our In Focus section reviews the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program (SMMC) Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), released on April 11, 2023, by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). SMMC consists of three programs: Managed Medical Assistance (MMA), Long-term Care (LTC), and dental, covering 4.4 million individuals. This ITN is for contracts to … Read More
Providing government agencies with the tools to make a difference. Today’s healthcare environment presents federal, state and local leaders with an unprecedented opportunity to affect real change—restructuring services, aligning policies and goals, examining cost and quality to improve value and make a tangible difference in the lives of constituents. And yet, as the pace of … Read More
This webinar was held on August 17, 2023. HMA’s webinar series, 1115 Medicaid Justice Demonstration Waivers: Bridging Healthcare, focused on helping stakeholders optimize care for persons in carceral settings and during their transition back to the community. Youth in juvenile correctional settings often have complex medical, behavioral health, developmental, social, and legal needs. Many youth … Read More
Utilization of value-based payment (VBP) strategies continues to expand, with states and health plans recognizing the benefits of rewarding outcomes over volume. This includes population based VBP initiatives intended to address disparities. Health Management Associates (HMA) is at the center of these initiatives, supporting payers with development and implementation, as well as supporting providers through … Read More
HMA’s team of experts have completed accreditation requirements with our clients as well as in our formal executive and operational leadership roles in the health care setting. We work closely with our clients and with TJC and other accreditation programs with a focus on improving healthcare quality and favorable outcomes. Our team of seasoned healthcare … Read More
We are excited to announce that Elizabeth Mitchell, President and CEO of Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), will provide the keynote address “The Purchaser’s Dilemma: Why Employers Should Demand Value (and Why They Don’t)” at HMA’s 2024 Spring Workshop on value-based care, March 5-6 at the Fairmont in Chicago. In her role at PBGH, … Read More
Dr. Roxanne Kennedy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than thirty years of experience providing clinical and administrative services in various behavioral health settings including state agencies, state psychiatric hospitals, managed behavioral health care organizations, community mental health agencies and psychiatric emergency services. Before joining HMA, Dr. Kennedy served as the chief … Read More
Rachel LaFlame, MPH, is a driven, early career professional interested in the intersection of public health and policy. She is skilled in policy research and management, with demonstrated experience working in healthcare administration, quality improvement, and public-facing communications. Prior to joining Health Management Associates, Rachel worked as the urgent care coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital … Read More
Samantha Lang is an experienced public health professional with more than 10 years of experience conducting research, outreach, and providing organizational support. She has practical knowledge of health policy, harm reduction, and the criminal-legal system and is passionate about promoting health equity and patient autonomy. During her career she has worked in behavioral, reproductive, homecare, … Read More
Jonah LaVigne is a dedicated research associate with expertise in project research, data collection and analytics, and project communications in the fields of behavioral and community health. He brings significant expertise in team dynamics and management, complemented by his background in community outreach and marketing within the mental health field. Prior to joining HMA, Jonah … Read More