News & Updates
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.
Read MoreRecently, 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.
Read MoreCaroline 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreJennifer 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.
Read MoreSandra 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.
Read MoreJennifer 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.
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