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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Search Elevating and supporting Medicaid leaders so millions of people can achieve their best health. Learn moreResources All Resources Top five Medicaid budget pressures for fiscal year 2025 Blog Post Top five Medicaid budget pressures for fiscal year 2025 As Medicaid programs move toward their new normal following unwinding, it’s worth taking a look at budget pressures... 04/23/2024 / Finance and Budget Congress must act to advance innovation in Medicaid Blog Post Congress must act to advance innovation in Medicaid 04/19/2024 Medicaid innovation pathway: How 1115 waivers work Blog Post Medicaid innovation pathway: How 1115 waivers work Medicaid leaders face a long runway when trying to improve their programs and meet state and territory goals... 04/17/2024 / Waivers Member Login Use your login to see the full range of resources. Login Member Login Use your login to see the full range of resources. Login NAMD 2024 Fall Conference Events NAMD 2024 Fall Conference November 11 – 13, 2024 LEARN MORE Latest News See All Announcing the 2023 NAMD Spotlight Award Winners Announcing the 2023 NAMD Spotlight Award Winners 10/02/2023 · Dawn Cutler-Tran NAMD calls on Congress to timely complete FY 2024 appropriations NAMD calls on Congress to timely complete FY 2024 appropriations 09/15/2023 · Jack Rollins Focus Areas All Focus Areas Benefits The federal policies and state-administered programs that determine what benefits Medicaid enrollees can access are essential to how the program serves its members and how health is impacted nationally. Benefits Resources Long-term Services and Supports Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Prescription Drugs COVID-19 A seminal event in world history, the global pandemic has changed the face of health care in America and deeply impacted the Medicaid program across states. COVID Resources Unwinding COVID Vaccines Delivery System and Payment Reform Changes to Medicaid policy since its inception have moved the program toward a model based in quality of care delivered, but more work is needed. In addition, programs across the country are working hard to integrate new technologies to benefit Medicaid member care. Telehealth Value-Based Purchasing Social Determinants of Health Behavioral Health Integration Health Equity Medicaid has always existed to ensure that people can live healthier lives through better access to health care. Programs across the country are now redoubling their efforts to ensure equity is at the forefront of their planning and performance. Advancing Equity Programmatically Advancing Equity in the Team Health Equity Resources Managed Care Medicaid programs across the country employ managed care models to help deliver quality care efficiently and with state budget realities in mind. States adopt various strategies for procurement, contracting and oversight of these critical partners. Oversight Procurement and Contracting Medicaid Members The millions of people served by the Medicaid program fall into a broad and diverse spectrum of users, each with their own specific needs and challenges. Adult Medicaid Members and Expansion Populations Adults with Complex Health and Social Needs Child and Family Health Dual Eligibles Program Administration Medicaid programs across the country are large, complex systems that ensure millions of people get the health care they need. Billions of dollars support the Medicaid program at the federal and state level. Program Integrity Data and Systems Finance and Budget Public Sector Leadership Overseeing a large, complex Medicaid system that serves millions and operates within individual state governments takes a highly specialized skill set and strong leadership. Driving and Delivering Results Practicing Good Public Administration Engaging and Motivating People Setting and Managing Strategic Direction Personal Leadership and Self-Management Quality and Access to Care Quality of care, not quantity, is the benchmark against which all health care delivery should be assessed. Medicaid programs across the country are making strides at implementing programs that consider quality as well as access to care. Learn more about Quality and Access to Care Waivers Waivers are an essential part of the strategy many states use to ensure their programs are meeting the needs of their individual populations. Programs across the country use federally-approved waivers to meet a host of goals including coverage expansion, cost containment or improved care for specific groups such as individuals living with disabilities or pregnant women. Learn more about Waivers Stay Informed Drop us your email and we’ll keep you up-to-date on Medicaid issues. 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