Highlights from Medicaid's 59th Birthday Celebration! ??
Health Tech 4 Medicaid
We're on a mission to radically change the pace of innovation in Medicaid, improving quality, equity and access to care.
July 30th marked the 59th birthday of Medicaid and Medicare. To celebrate, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted a birthday webinar?highlighting the program's historic impact, current challenges, and future innovations in advancing healthcare access and equity for millions of Americans. The conversation featured insights from Adimika Arthur, CEO & Executive Director, HT4M , Vacheria Keys, Associate Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) , and?Robert Nelb, Director of Policy, America's Essential Hospitals
Key Discussion Highlights
As we look to the future of Medicaid, our speakers shared their excitement about the evolving innovations and approaches to care. Here’s what they’re most looking forward to:
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs
Value-Based Care (VBC) and Integration
Telehealth and Flexibility in Care
Navigating Medicaid Redetermination Challenges
While innovations in care are exciting, there are significant challenges that need addressing. Speakers emphasized the impact Medicaid Redetermination has had on the ability of health centers to serve their patients, noting that partnerships with state and local governments have been crucial in assisting with redeterminations.
High procedural disenrollments have eroded trust in the system and significantly impacted health centers. According to KFF , 69% of?all people disenrolled have had their coverage terminated for procedural reasons,?which can occur when the state has outdated contact information or because the enrollee does not understand and/or complete renewal packets within a specific timeframe. Developing tools to prevent these disenrollments is crucial, as?gaps in coverage ultimately cost more as uninsured patients rely on federal funds for care.
Looking Ahead: Innovation and Equity
Looking to the future, our speakers shared their visions for Medicaid’s evolution.
Birthday Wishes for Medicaid ??
From our wonderful audience, here are some heartfelt birthday wishes for Medicaid:
Let us know your Medicaid birthday wish at?[email protected] !
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We are grateful to our speakers for their valuable insights and to all participants for their engagement. As we continue to celebrate Medicaid's contributions, let's work together to ensure it remains a robust, innovative, and equitable program. Connect with us here.
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January 14, 2025
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Now in its eighth year, this event will bring together leading innovators to tackle the latest issues, challenges, and market solutions at the intersection of health equity and tech equity. The Future of Medicaid Innovation Forum is designed to foster an interactive dialogue among various health tech and healthcare stakeholders, focusing on actionable steps to drive meaningful change in the Medicaid ecosystem. Featured speakers will discuss advancements in health equity and Medicaid, addressing the critical needs to eliminate barriers to technology, healthcare, and funding, thereby improving the lives of Medicaid recipients and other vulnerable populations.
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