IMI Blog
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.
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The Institute for Medicaid Innovation recently welcomed this year’s summer intern, Faith Reynolds. Faith participates in the University of Michigan’s Public Service Internship Program (PSIP) which prepares undergraduate students to obtain summer internships in Washington D.C. The program helps students…
Read MoreJennifer 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.
Read MoreJennifer 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.
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Jennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN
The Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI) is expanding its team of accomplished academics and policy experts to keep up with the growing demand for evidence-based insights into the Medicaid program. Erin Smith, MS, Atlang Mompe, MPH, Kimberly Tuck, RN, Lekisha Daniel-Robinson, MPH, and Caroline Adams will be the latest additions to the IMI’s roster of dedicated professionals working on newly funded innovative projects.
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Sandra G. Hassink, MD, MS, FAAP
Rates of childhood obesity are significantly higher for those covered by Medicaid compared to those receiving coverage through private insurance. For every 100,000 children in Medicaid, 1,115 have obesity compared to 195 for those in private insurance.
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Jennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN
With its mission to improve the lives of Medicaid enrollees through the development, implementation, and diffusion of innovative and evidence-based models of care that promote quality, value, equity and the engagement of patients, families, and communities.
Read MoreI recently had the special opportunity to attend the Institute for Medicaid Innovation’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme, Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Medicaid, sought to create a dialogue around this increasingly popular topic, with a special focus on practical examples of implementation and innovation.
Read MoreJennifer E. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN
Launched in 2014, the Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program supports states’ ongoing efforts related to payment and delivery system reforms with targeted technical support and tools in four functional areas: quality measurement, performance improvement, data analytics, and payment modeling and financial simulations.
Read MoreAs the Medicaid program continues to be the focus of national and state policy debate, the IMI summer 2017 interns developed a comprehensive Medicaid 101 issue brief to help inform the discussions.
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