Medicaid News & Compliance: States Step Up When the Fed Fails
Medicaid news has looked a lot like Home Alone recently: As the “parents” in Washington squabbled for 43 days, the “kids” in the states were left to fend for themselves. For the states, and for providers who rely on clear regulations and funding streams, this shutdown did nothing but disrupt the services meant to bring […]
Medicaid News & Compliance: One Cliff After Another
What started as a short disruption has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Since October 1, Congress has made 14 unsuccessful attempts to end the impasse, but we are now in uncharted territory. It has us wondering: What other records might this break? And what’s ahead? Two major deadlines are on our radar: […]
Medicaid News & Compliance: Keep Calm, Kill the Clipboard.
What’s new in Medicaid news and compliance? Oh, just the first government shutdown since 2018-2019. Overnight, as the Fiscal Year turned over, we went from high drama to crickets on Capitol Hill. But we’re here to remind you to “Keep calm and carry on”— oh, and: “Kill the clipboard.” We have every reason to expect […]
Medicaid Compliance: How EHRs Drive Audit Readiness Amid Change
EHR Advantages for Medicaid Compliance Medicaid eligibility changes and funding cuts are accelerating, and it’s hard to know what to expect next. With the ground shifting beneath you, it’s easier than ever to get caught on the back foot with Medicaid compliance. When that happens, clients are the ones who suffer and can slip through […]
How to Write a Grant Proposal: Free Template & Checklist
If you’re scouring the internet for funding opportunities and gearing up to write a winning proposal you might be wondering: Is the SAMHSA website still reliable? Are discretionary program grants here to stay? How do we plan when everything feels in flux? The only certainties in the current grant landscape are your story and your […]
Your 2025 Guide to Medicaid Reimbursement & Braided Funding
How human services organizations use braided funding and technology to stay strong during policy changes so they can maximize Medicaid reimbursements. Medicaid Reimbursement Challenges: Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short The writing is on the wall. When Medicaid policy changes take effect in 2026, there’s a good chance client enrollment will drop, and coverage gaps will […]
When the Safety Net Shrinks: Inside the Big Beautiful Bill Medicaid Changes
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” is officially signed into law. And the impact will be seismic. Though the full extent remains to be seen, we know major changes are coming, but how disruptive they’ll be depends on how states implement the new requirements and how they respond to the funding shifts. On July 4, 2025, both […]
Medicaid Work Requirements and Federal Scrutiny: What Providers Need to Know
In January, we started tracking Medicaid budget proposals. Every month since, we’ve watched the numbers sharpen. And now, we’re staring down the bill itself. The House passed its budget (what we’ve been calling the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)) by a single vote. The Senate Finance Committee’s mid-June proposal signals that work requirements are […]
Medicaid’s Four Walls Update: What it Means for Behavioral Health Telehealth in Rural Areas
A Turning Point for Telehealth in Rural Areas In a country as large and diverse as the United States, policies don’t always align in ways that benefit all behavioral health clients. One such example was the Medicaid Four Walls policy, which created significant obstacles for behavioral health providers and the clients they serve, especially in […]
Building a Better Crisis Stabilization System of Care
With the rollout of 988 call centers, growing use of mobile crisis teams, and national attention on crisis stabilization, a clearer, more compassionate roadmap is emerging to help individuals in crisis. This pathway to care is designed to reduce confrontations with police, avoid visits to the ER, and prevent incarceration for those at risk. Medicaid […]
