To do our mission-driven work, we are committed to four key strategic priorities:
Community and EquityConvene local, state, and national partnerships and collaborations that engage all Medicaid stakeholders, including social and human services providers and agencies, to advance shared goals. Generate evidence and disseminate information on the role of racism and social, economic, and gender oppression on the Medicaid community and mechanisms to undo these harms.
Access, Coverage, and OutcomesLead research, policy analysis, and innovative initiatives on equitable and effective access to and coverage of care, highlighting practices that improve outcomes in health, social, and human services to inform state and national Medicaid policy, clinical practice, and future research.
Data and QualityLead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of evidence that demonstrates the value of the Medicaid program and informs policymakers, clinicians, advocates, health plans, and researchers at the local, state, and national levels. Lead efforts to identify and amplify Medicaid best practices and develop and implement innovative, evidence-based initiatives and programs that improve the quality of care and outcomes for all Medicaid enrollees.
SustainabilityOur strategic priorities are at the center of what we do. They guide the approach to our work, and ultimately enable us to impact key areas of the Medicaid program.
We choose our partners intentionally and carefully. To support this process, we have principles that clearly articulate our decision-making process and define our objective approach to ensure fair and consistent evaluation of all potential support and partnerships. Ultimately, the decision to partner is based on a holistic view of the proposed activity, partnership, and funding organization.
With the benefits and risks in mind, the following principles have been established, which apply primarily to the acceptance of external funds from or partnerships with for-profit corporations, foundations, entities selling goods or services related to health and health care, or entities that otherwise stand to gain financially from association with IMI. At our leadership’s discretion, IMI can, at any time and for any reason, reject or return support from an individual, corporation, or foundation, or end partnerships.
Regarding funding, we solicit and gratefully accept external support in the form of restricted and unrestricted funding for activities that are aligned with our mission, vision, strategic priorities, and values. Support can be in the form of financial or non-financial/in-kind donations. We recognize the value of all support and the opportunities it provides to further our mission to improve the lives of individuals, families, caregivers, and communities.
We may accept support from or partner with an organization when an opportunity aligns with the following principles:
Our work contributes to the collective effort to reduce inequities and improve the lives of Medicaid enrollees, families, caregivers, and communities. We engage with funders and partners with a shared commitment to not cause harm to any individual, family, caregiver, or community.
We prioritize research and programmatic activities that are aligned with our mission, core values of community and equity, and strategic priorities. Our research and programmatic activities are focused on advancing the reduction of inequities and improving the lives of individuals, families, caregivers, and communities served by the Medicaid program.
We explore opportunities for funding from and partnerships with organizations that align with our shared values framework as outlined by our Partnerships Pyramid.
Maintaining our objective, evidence-based, and nonpartisan organization requires us to retain independence from influence of funders and partnerships with state Medicaid agencies, federal government, Medicaid health plans, community-based and advocacy organizations, academic and non-academic researchers, and clinicians and provider groups.
To ensure the greatest benefit of our research and programmatic activities for Medicaid enrollees, families, caregivers, and communities, we publicly disseminate our work for all to use through the communication of insights and conclusions that are publicly accessible. To support this effort, we retain rights to our intellectual property produced during and after the funding period. We also seek to disseminate our work in a variety of formats to support accessibility to all audiences, especially Medicaid enrollees, families, caregivers, and communities.
We publicly acknowledge all contributions that support our research, programs, events, and operations. We summarize all funding sources annually in a public report, by funding category. If a funder or partner wishes to remain anonymous, the request will be reviewed by the IMI governing board.
We will consider the appropriate use of our name, logo, products, and reputation. Funders and partners may use IMI’s brand or visual identity only with advance written permission and approval for each specific use.
