IMI Blog

Erin Smith, MS

IMI is excited to announce the results of the inaugural Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) Survey. The 2018 Annual Medicaid MCO Survey is the first-of-its-kind national, longitudinal survey that captures data on critical elements of the Medicaid program, including high-risk care coordination, value-based payment, pharmacy, women’s health, behavioral health, child and adolescent health, and long-term supports and services.

Jennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN

The Institute for Medicaid Innovation recently collaborated with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on a landmark analysis utilizing the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) data to look at severe maternal morbidity in the U.S. 

Caroline E. Adams

Medicaid programs vary significantly across the United States. To provide insight into the variance, the Institute for Medicaid Innovation developed state fact sheets. The new resource offers a comprehensive overview of the Medicaid programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each fact sheet includes a timeline of the history of the program at both the federal and state levels, as well as current and important news.

Caroline E. Adams

Recently, important changes have been made to state Medicaid programs through the Section 1115 waiver; a demonstration waiver that allows states the flexibility to experiment with new and innovative ways to reduce costs, improve access, and enhance quality of care in the Medicaid program.

Caroline E. Adams and Faith Reynolds

In June, the IMI Staff had the privilege of attending the Healthy Students, Promising Futures Learning Collaborative, hosted by Healthy Schools Campaign and Trust for America’s Health. The purpose of the event was to identify and discuss ways to provide better support for children’s health and wellness in schools.

Kimberly Tuck, RN

We are delighted to share that the CHildhood Obesity Prevention & Treatment (CHOPT) for Medicaid project toolkit has been released.

The important work of CHOPT for Medicaid was realized through the generous support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Jennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN

With the launch of the activities surrounding national women’s health week, the Institute for Medicaid Innovation is celebrating the accomplishments and advancements in health care specific to women served by the Medicaid program. 

Jennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN

The Institute for Medicaid Innovation’s recently published Health Affairs blog post, “Opioid Crisis in Medicaid:  Saving Mothers and Babies,” highlights research and clinical opportunities to address the epidemic.