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SUMMARY:Modernizing NEMT in Medicaid: Access\, Integrity\, and Accountability at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Access to care breaks down\, and fraud\, waste\, and abuse persist in traditional non-emergency medical transportation programs\, which rely on fragmented\, legacy models built for reactive oversight rather than real-time control. This webinar brings together payer\, state\, and federal leaders to discuss how modernized NEMT infrastructure is improving beneficiary access\, strengthening provider networks\, and embedding program integrity into day-to-day operations. \n  \nPanelists will share real-world lessons on how data-driven visibility\, standardized workflows\, and interoperable systems are delivering better member and provider outcomes\, while reducing FWA risk particularly in rural and hard-to-serve communities\, without sacrificing statewide consistency or cost control. \n  \nPresenters: \n·    Becca Geist\, National Director of Government Programs\, Kaiser Permanente (moderator) \n·    Sufian Chowdhury\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Kinetik \n·    Andrew Peterson\, CEO\, UHC New Mexico \n  \n  \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/modernizing-nemt-in-medicaid-access-integrity-and-accountability-at-scale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
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SUMMARY:From Skepticism to Connection: How Community-Based Peer Support Improves Health Outcomes and Member Trust
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n2:00 PM ET \nHealth plans and providers increasingly recognize that addressing social determinants of health requires more than referrals\, it requires trust\, relationships\, and sustained community connection. \nIn this interactive webinar\, join leaders from Highmark Health Options of West Virginia and Wider Circle as they share how peer-driven\, community-based social support is transforming member engagement\, improving quality outcomes\, and strengthening retention—particularly in rural and underserved communities. \nDrawing on real-world implementation and member stories\, speakers will explore how Wider Circle’s Connect for Life®program integrates seamlessly into managed care operations while remaining flexible enough to meet members where they are—through phone-based outreach\, in-person gatherings\, community events\, and peer-led support. \nThe conversation will also examine how this approach aligns with state and payer priorities\, including Highmark’s focus on scalable\, plug-and-play solutions that deliver measurable impact quickly. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nHow trust drives outcomes: Why peer-led\, community-based support outperforms referrals in engaging members and improving quality\nA scalable model in action: How community support integrates seamlessly into managed care operations with measurable impact\nResults that matter: How peer connection improves gap closure\, retention\, and member satisfaction—especially in rural and underserved populations \nPresenters:\nWilliam Friedman\, Vice President of Payer Engagement\, Wider Circle\nJason Landers\, Market President\, Highmark Health Options\, West Virginia\nJocelyn Williams\, Community Engagement Specialist\, Wider Circle\nCrystal Belisky\, Community Engagement Specialist\, Highmark Health Options \n  \n \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/community-peer-support-health-outcomes-trust/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:In the AI of the Storm: Practical Guidance for the Medicaid Expert
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \n2:00 PM ET \nArtificial intelligence is advancing faster than anything we’ve seen in the PBM industry – from technology capabilities to regulatory frameworks and the policies designed to govern them – creating both opportunity and risk. Aimed at providing both a strategic overview and a tactical look at how AI is being used in healthcare today\, this session will also explore the future of AI within the regulated markets space – examining where systems can fail and why safeguards\, transparency and human oversight matter. Join us to learn about emerging AI/ML-focused trends\, Medicaid relevant frameworks and how responsible governance can support innovation while protecting trust\, equity and accountability in an increasingly complex AI landscape. \nPresenters: \nThomas Brascia \nDirector\, Technology Growth and Intelligence \nEvernorth Health Services \nEmber Montunnas \nSenior Director\, Regulated Markets Business Development \nEvernorth Health Services \n \n  \n\nRegister Now\n \n 
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/in-the-ai-of-the-storm-practical-guidance-for-the-medicaid-expert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Medicaid Headwinds: Scaling Impact Through Whole Health AI
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \n2:00 PM ET \nAs Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) navigate new headwinds marked by significant federal funding cuts\, administrative work requirements\, and rising uncompensated care\, the traditional episodic care model is no longer practicable. For populations facing complex chronic conditions and deep-seated social determinants of health (SDOH)\, overextended clinical teams need a smart digital solution that preserves member dignity while driving clinical efficiency. \nJoin digital health leader and CMS early adopter Welldoc for an in-depth discussion exploring how a whole-person AI platform acts as a “digital companion” to help MCOs operate efficiently under financial pressure while providing the continuous\, dignified support necessary to improve health equity and clinical outcomes. \nLearning objectives: \n\nScale Without Headcount: Analyze how AI ecosystems mitigate funding pressures by expanding clinical capacity through automated\, intelligent workflows.\nFoster Member Dignity: Discover how digital coaching empowers members and improves data accuracy by reducing the “chilling effect” of traditional clinical settings.\nClose Care Gaps: Identify strategies for integrating multi-condition platforms to move the needle on HEDIS\, quality ratings\, and avoidable ER visits.\n\nPresenters: \nKeith Reynolds \nChief Operating Officer \nWelldoc \nPriya Jaisinghani\, MD \nEndocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor \nNYU Langone \n \n  \n  \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/navigating-medicaid-headwinds-scaling-impact-through-whole-health-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:Seeing What Data Hasn’t Shown Us Before: The Next Chapter of Specialized SDoH
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \n2:00 PM ET \nAs member needs grow more complex\, traditional SDoH models no longer tell the full story. This webinar introduces a more expansive\, data informed approach that helps health plans better assess risk\, prioritize investments\, and quantify the economic impact tied to social interventions. We will specifically focus on the value of specialized SDoH for maternity and NICU case management – where advocacy breaks down barriers and builds member trust. It’s a new lens on an old challenge – with tangible implications for your organization\, your members\, and the communities you serve. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n1. Differentiate traditional SDoH intervention approaches from specialized SDoH intervention models \nUnderstand how generalized SDoH screening can overlook critical risk drivers—and how specialized advocacy models uncover deeper\, actionable insights for high- risk Medicaid populations\, particularly related to maternity and NICU populations. \n2. Identify how advanced SDoH data improves risk stratification and investment prioritization \nLearn how integrating social\, life- based\, and clinical context enables health plans to more accurately assess member risk\, target interventions\, and allocate resources where they will have the greatest impact. \n3. Explain clinical and broad economic value of specialized SDoH interventions in maternity and NICU case management \nExamine how trusted engagement\, advocacy\, and facilitation can reduce avoidable utilization\, improve outcomes\, and generate measurable return on investment for Medicaid programs. \nWebinar Leaders \n\nJanna Lacatell | Facilitator\nMadeline Szabo\, RN\, BSN | Clinical Leader\nSara Teppema\, FCA\, MAAA\, FSA | Actuarial & Data Science Leader\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/seeing-what-data-hasnt-shown-us-before-the-next-chapter-of-specialized-sdoh/
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SUMMARY:Modernizing Medicaid Redetermination Engagement in the HR.1 Era
DESCRIPTION:With HR.1 introducing twice-annual redeterminations and work requirements\, Medicaid plans face rising complexity\, tighter timelines\, and increased enrollment volatility. Yet the primary risk isn’t eligibility—it’s communication. During the unwinding period\, nearly 71% of disenrollments were procedural\, driven by missed notices\, confusion\, and administrative barriers. \nIn this session\, experts from Santa Clara Family Health Plan and Ushur share how Medicaid plans are reducing preventable\, procedural disenrollment through proactive\, digital-first engagement. \nLearn how health plans are: \n\nEngaging hard-to-reach members earlier and more effectively throughout the redetermination process\nGuiding action with simplified\, timely two-way digital communication\nScaling outreach with automation while maintaining compliance\nReducing missed deadlines through proactive outbound and inbound support\nAmplifying member outreach within procedural disenrollment grace period\n\n  \nSpeaker: \nChelsea Byom\, Vice President\, Marketing\, Communications & Outreach at Santa Clara Family Health Plan \nYvonne Daugherty\, Global Head of Industries\, Ushur \n  \n \n  \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://medicaidplans.org/event/3989/
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