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Medicaid, Money & Mission: Unlocking Community Reinvestment Opportunities in Georgia

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Join us for a powerful and practical town hall designed to inform Georgia’s community-based organizations (CBOs) with the knowledge to access new funding opportunities through the new community reinvestment requirements in Georgia Medicaid. Learn how HMA can help you to build strategic partnerships with managed care organizations (MCOs) to support your mission—and position your organization for success amid upcoming federal Medicaid work requirements.

This session will break down:

  • What the current federal landscape means for CBOs
  • What community reinvestment means under Georgia Medicaid
  • What Medicaid work requirements could mean for the people you serve
  • How to prepare your organization to respond, engage, and grow

Whether you’re focused on housing, behavioral health, food security, reentry, or economic mobility, this conversation is for you. Let’s connect policy to purpose and build a healthier, more resilient Georgia together.

Featured Speaker:

Lynnette Rhodes, Chief Health Policy Officer Georgia Department of Community Health

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Digital Quality Measures: Opportunities to Electronically Share Digital Quality Measurement Data With Stakeholders

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As federal and state governments continue to evolve regulations and reimbursement models, healthcare providers are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources. Digital innovation, particularly through digital quality measures or dQMs, is a key strategy for easing administrative burdens while enhancing care delivery. This webinar will explore how emerging policies and regulations are shaping the digital quality landscape—and what healthcare organizations can do now to prepare for continued transformation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the current and emerging federal and state legislative landscape impacting digital quality measures and their role in shaping healthcare operations.
  • Identify key benefits and challenges of implementing digital quality measures, including their potential to reduce administrative burden and support real-time data sharing.
  • Explore actionable strategies for healthcare organizations to proactively align with evolving mandates and leverage digital quality measures to improve outcomes and remain competitive.

Featured Speakers:

Eric Schneider, MD, M.Sc., Executive Vice President, Quality Measurement and Research Group National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

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Webinar Replay – The Future of the ACA Individual Market: Policy Shifts and the Proposals Before Congress

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This webinar was held on July 10, 2025.

Watch for an in-depth discussion on the future of the individual market and the impacts of potential Congressional and regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar explored findings from a new Wakely report which estimates that ACA enrollment could decrease by 11 to 13 million as a result of these pending changes, representing a 47% to 57% decline. The report also projects that market average premiums could increase between 7% and 11.5% on top of claims trend. The report’s analysis considers a range of influential factors, including provisions in the House budget reconciliation bill, the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability regulation, and the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits in 2026. HMA, Wakely, and Leavitt Partners experts unpacked the current federal and state policy landscape and their potential effects on coverage access, affordability, and the long-term viability of the individual market.

Learning Objectives:

  • Interpret the projected coverage and premium impacts
  • Understand the role of expiring premium tax credits
  • Assess potential responses and strategies

Download the webinar transcript here.

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Webinar Replay – The State of Maternal Health: Challenges, Shifts, and What’s Needed Now

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This webinar was held on July 9, 2025.

This webinar explored the current state of maternal health in the U.S., with a focus on persistent disparities, recent policy and funding shifts, and the practical realities facing programs on the ground. Kimberly Seals highlighted how external support, and strategic partnerships can help organizations navigate constraints, sharpen their approach, and strengthen impact in a rapidly changing environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand key policy and funding shifts impacting maternal health.
  • Learn strategies to align mission and operations during resource constraints.
  • Explore the value of external partners in advancing maternal health goals.
  • Gain practical tools to sustain and strengthen maternal health programs.

Featured Speaker:

Kimberly Seals, MPH, Founder Public Health Savvy

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Webinar Replay: Innovative Transportation Strategies to Expand Access, Improve Member Outcomes and Reduce Cost

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This webinar was held on June 26, 2025.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is a vital Medicaid benefit designed to ensure that individuals without access to reliable transportation receive critical healthcare services, especially for those with chronic conditions. This session explored the foundational purpose of NEMT and its role in ensuring members access the care they need, improving care outcomes, and advancing health equity by addressing transportation barriers. We examined how services are currently delivered—ranging from traditional ride scheduling to managed transportation brokers—and discussed the growing role of technology and innovation in streamlining operations, enhancing member experience, and curbing fraud, waste, and abuse. Attendees also gained insight into how the NEMT landscape is evolving in response to Medicaid reforms, value-based care initiatives, and the integration of social determinants of health (SDOH).

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of NEMT in expanding healthcare access
  • Learn what NEMT is, who it serves, and how it helps reduce access barriers for Medicaid and vulnerable populations
  • Explore current delivery models and ways to innovate for better results and lower costs
  • Discuss how technology — such as GPS tracking, app-based scheduling, real-time data sharing, and AI— can improve service delivery and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse
  • Gain a view into the future trends in the NEMT industry
  • Understand how policy shifts, integration with social services, and market trends are shaping the future of NEMT

Featured Speakers:

Sufian Chowdhury, Founder and CEO Kinetik

Peter J. Hicks, Executive Director Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission

Tammy Mihm, Director of Compliance Oversight NEMT TennCare

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Webinar Replay – Ask the Experts: Medicaid Town Hall

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This webinar was held June 30, 2025.

Watch our Medicaid Town Hall hosted by Health Management Associates. Our experts answered your questions live on a wide range of timely and critical topics, including:

  • Key policies and insights about the ongoing 2025 federal budget reconciliation negotiations, including changes to Medicaid eligibility policies, financing, and cost-sharing rules.
  • New executive branch priorities to address program integrity and agency regulations and guidance reshaping provider tax rules and state-directed payment arrangements.
  • The evolving landscape of Medicaid Section 1115 demonstrations, including updated federal monitoring approaches and new state initiatives.
  • Medicaid managed care trends, payment innovation, and emerging strategies to address whole-person care focused on maternal health and behavioral health needs.
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Webinar Replay – Ask HMA Experts: Behavioral Health Town Hall

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This webinar was held on May 29, 2025.

In this dynamic and interactive Behavioral Health Town Hall hosted by Health Management Associates (HMA), our experts will be available to answer your questions live on a wide range of critical topics, including:

  • Federal policy, personnel, and funding changes;
  • Emerging strategies for addressing social determinants of health, substance use disorder and crisis coordination (including 988);
  • Behavioral health revenue cycle management and alternative payment models; and
  • Innovations in addressing workforce shortages, integrated service delivery, digital mental health tools, and best practices for community mental health service delivery.

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Webinar Replay – Medicare Town Hall with HMA Experts

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This webinar was held on April 30, 2025.

Whether you’re navigating Medicare Advantage policy changes, seeking actuarial insights, analyzing risk-based payment structures, or working to improve integration for Dual Eligibles and align D-SNPs, our team is here to provide actionable insights and answers. We had HMA professionals from across the country share their perspectives and help navigate the complexities of Medicare during this town hall style webinar.

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Webinar Replay: PACE Development Best Practices for Policy Makers and Program Sponsors

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This webinar was held on May 15, 2025.

Health Management Associates (HMA) conducted a multi-state study to examine the policy decisions influencing the operation and expansion of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). It explored different program structures, associated advantages and challenges, and strategies to enhance efficiency while meeting regulatory requirements.

This webinar summarized our research on 10 active PACE states (CA, FL, IL, KY, LA, MA, NJ, NY, OH, and WA) that have either implemented or expanded their PACE programs between 2020 and 2024. Using state survey responses and credible third-party, publicly available data, we showcased the outcomes of PACE program development through open and competitive RFP processes. We also outlined development timelines to demonstrate the effectiveness of each approach and highlight key insights gained during the discovery and research phase of the study.

Learning Objectives:

  • Comparing the Open versus Competitive RFP approach
  • Understanding state-level practices, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
  • Review state profiles highlighting: Program development outcomes; Building PACE program capacity; Program development timelines; Fostering PACE growth
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Webinar Replay: Medicaid in Motion – Navigating Post-Election Policy Changes and Opportunities

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This webinar was held February 26, 2025.

During this webinar, our experts as discussed the latest developments in Medicaid financing and policy. With Congressional leaders and new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials focusing on Medicaid, significant changes are on the table during the budget reconciliation process. These changes create both risks and opportunities for Medicaid stakeholders. Learn what Congress and the Administration are considering and how it impacts Medicaid markets.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand recent and potential federal statutory and regulatory policy changes affecting Medicaid.
  • Identify potential impacts of these policy changes on Medicaid programs, payers, healthcare providers, industry, and beneficiaries.
  • Explore changes in Medicaid funding structures and reimbursement mechanisms resulting from federal policy updates.
  • Discover feasible practices and strategies to adapt to the evolving federal policy landscape.
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Webinar Replay: Sustaining Your CBO Mission – Strategies to Leverage HRSN Services in NY

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This webinar was held on February 13, 2025.

During this webinar, attendees heard from experts on the details regarding new Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) services available through New York Medicaid. The discussion focused on how these services can be implemented successfully and considerations for organizations around funding, compliance, and service alignment. A panel of experts representing social care networks (SCN), community-based organizations (CBO), and funders shared their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges created by these new services.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the details that will support the integration of new Medicaid services into current organizational offerings
  • Learn how new Medicaid services can support current mission and funding needs
  • Understand operational and funding considerations for implementing new services
  • Hear from experts in the field who will share their perspective on opportunities, strategies, and considerations for CBOs considering new HRSN services

Featured Speakers:

Lori Andrade, Executive Vice President HEALI Social Care Network

Faven Araya, Director, Community Engagement & Health Equity Research Arthur Ashe Institute

Ali Foti, Program Officer New York Health Foundation

Materials Referenced in this webinar:

New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Compliance Support for Community Based Organizations (CBOs)

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Webinar Replay: Legislative Reconciliation in a New Era – Understanding Its Role and Impact in the 119th Congress

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This webinar was held on January 15, 2025.

As the Trump Administration takes office and a new Congress is convened, the legislative tool of budget reconciliation could play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s policy landscape. In this webinar, Liz WroeSara Singleton, and Laura Pence discussed the potential health policy priorities of the new Administration, the implications of reconciliation for healthcare stakeholders, and the challenges and opportunities presented while navigating this expedited process.  

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