Raising awareness to support children in foster care and families brought together through adoption November is National Adoption Month, and…
Honoring National Adoption Month
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Emergency Medical Services for Undocumented Immigrants under Medicaid Managed Care
On September 30, 2025, CMS issued a State Medicaid Director Letter (SMD # 25-003) updating states on a change in…
Coffee with a Colleague: Care Coordination & Supporting the Complex Healthcare needs of Children and Families
Whether they are called care coordinators, service coordinators, case managers, or advocates, they are the unsung heroes of child…
Bridging the Divide: How Smarter Healthcare Can Prevent Child Welfare Involvement
The Role of Medicaid in Child Welfare: How Health Plans Can Bridge Gaps and Improve Outcomes
Medicaid plays a crucial role for children involved in the child welfare system. These children often enter care with complex…
Coffee with a Colleague: Strengthening Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Children and families involved with the child welfare system often face complex and interconnected health, behavioral, and social needs….
Summary of CMS Proposed Rule: Methodology to Determine Provider Taxes as Generally Redistributive
CMS has proposed a rule to address concerns about how states determine whether a provider tax is “generally redistributive.” Our…
The Role of Medicaid in Child Welfare: How State Agencies Can Bridge Gaps to Improve Outcomes
Children and youth involved in the child welfare system are among the most vulnerable populations served by state agencies. They…
Technology Innovation in Medicaid: A Pathway to Better Access and Improved Health Outcomes
The Medicaid program stands at a critical juncture. As the largest public health insurance program, covering over 80 million individuals,…
Key Takeaways from our Webinar ‘A Decade of Reform: Child Welfare in California’
I recently had the pleasure of moderating a Sellers Dorsey webinar that examined California’s progress in child welfare reform over…
HHS Issues New Policy on Public Notice Requirements
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that it was withdrawing a policy that has been…
The Role of Medicaid in Child Welfare: How Providers Can Bridge Gaps for Better Outcomes
Healthcare providers play a pivotal role in supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system. Collaboration between Medicaid,…