From all of us at CHCS, thank you for joining us in our shared commitment to making health care work better for those who need it most. We wish you peace, health, and joy this holiday season — and a bright start to 2026!

States are implementing specialty plans for #Medicaid enrollees with complex health needs to support more whole-person care. This brief shares design & evaluation insights based on models in five states: bit.ly/44jTETd @chcfnews.bsky.social

Empowering primary care providers to prescribe continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can improve access for #Medicaid members with #diabetes. This tool helps states survey providers to identify barriers and opportunities for expanding CGM use through primary care. bit.ly/47O7Kx5

A new tool from CHCS offers strategies and examples to help states integrate evaluation into their beneficiary advisory council (BAC) programs — supporting stronger member engagement. bit.ly/3Lfhr01

Medicaid plays a major role in providing care to people with substance use disorder (SUD) and is uniquely positioned to expand access to evidence-based SUD services, including harm reduction. bit.ly/48L4jrd

Many #Medicaid members face barriers to reliable transportation, even when benefits are available. A recent pilot in Iowa offers valuable lessons for other states & MCOs seeking to use tech-driven approaches to meet members’ transportation needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh

Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5

CHCS exists to make your work easier. Tell us what challenges in Medicaid are most pressing for you, and what support would help make the greatest impact. bit.ly/48Unuk4

Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5

In 2026, 7 states will transition from capitated FAI demonstrations to integrated dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) programs. This fact sheet highlights key design elements of these new state programs. bit.ly/480Esvc @bipartisanpolicy.org

Empowering primary care providers to prescribe continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can improve access for #Medicaid members with #diabetes. This tool helps states survey providers identify barriers & opportunities for expanding CGM use through primary care. bit.ly/47O7Kx5

CHCS convened disabled leaders & cross-sector allies to better understand efforts across the country to improve care for people with disabilities served by #Medicaid. In this blog post, learn about 3 opportunities for state action. bit.ly/4mPEL1b

CHWs connect children and families with the resources they need, often in their homes, schools, or other community settings. This Evidence Roundup explores the effectiveness of integrating CHWs into pediatric care teams: bit.ly/46ZsLEy

How can local communities collaborate to support effective sobering centers? This webinar will share insights from a national expert on sobering centers alongside frontline sobering center staff in California. @chcfnews.bsky.social bit.ly/3WMd52S

CHCS is taking stock — and we’d love your honest feedback. What issues deserve more attention? What resources have been most useful? Take a brief survey: bit.ly/48Unuk4

Learn how Kentucky’s #Medicaid and #PublicHealth departments partnered to update the state’s CGM policy to expand access to these valuable #diabetes management tools. bit.ly/46O2YyY @HelmsleyTrust

States are expanding their Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) to elevate Medicaid member voices. Evaluating these efforts helps ensure BACs are effective and responsive to member needs. bit.ly/3Lfhr01

Automated insulin delivery devices help improve glycemic control, reduce complications, & lower health care costs for people with diabetes. This report explores how states can expand access to these devices in #Medicaid. bit.ly/46UtsPz @helmsleytrust.bsky.social

Reliable transportation is a barrier to care for many #Medicaid members. A pilot in Iowa, between the state, MCOs, & tech partner Kaizen Health, tested how tech-enabled transportation innovations can support members’ health & social needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh

📢 Big news! The Better Care Playbook is now the Evidence-to-Action Hub on CHCS.org. Same trusted resources, new one-stop home for demonstrated & emerging evidence on what works to improve care for people served by #Medicaid. bit.ly/4ps8z6I

How can CHCS best serve you? Share your insights through this brief survey. Your input helps strengthen the relevance and impact of our work. bit.ly/48Unuk4

Join the National Center to Reframe Aging for this webinar, 10/30, 12–1 pm ET, on reframing aging to strengthen #MPAs. Speakers, including CHCS’ Torshira Moffett, will share insights on how a state’s approach can make MPAs more effective. bit.ly/3KOngBc

The future of #Medicaid leadership looks bright with the 2026 class of the Medicaid Pathways Program at the helm! CHCS is proud to support this talented group of rising leaders. bit.ly/3J9a4Xa @rwjf.org

Join this 10/23 webinar, 12 – 1:30pm PT, to learn about the benefits of CA’s Assisted Living Facility Transitions Community Support, which offers flexible supports for residents transitions into & out of assisted living. bit.ly/46EzOUe @chcfnews.bsky.social

Webinar 10/22: Learn from Maine and North Dakota about their approaches to designing and recruiting #Medicaid members for their Beneficiary Advisory Councils. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk

Help make sure CHCS’ work reflects your priorities. Take this brief, 3-minute survey to share what matters most to you. Your feedback will help shape our focus, resources, and services. bit.ly/48Unuk4

At @camdenhenke.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, CHCS’ Karla Silverman shared findings from a national scan on how states, health plans, and providers are advancing whole-person, community-based approaches to perinatal behavioral health care. bit.ly/47eabZD

We’re back at @camdencoalition.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, sharing fresh insights on evidence-based approaches in #ComplexCare. Thanks to CHCS’ Hadley Fitzgerald & Megan Lisch for showcasing CHCS’ new Evidence-to-Action Hub! bit.ly/46VfQ7O

CHWs have flexibility in delivering services for children & families in a range of community-based settings. Learn how integrating CHWs into pediatric care teams contributes to positive outcomes: bit.ly/46ZsLEy

#Medicaid covers ~15 million people with disabilities, yet many disabled people still face persistent barriers to accessing the health care they need. This blog post highlights 3 opportunities for state action. bit.ly/4mPEL1b

The federal Rural Health Transformation Program will invest $50B in selected states over five years. CHCS’ new tip sheet series outlines Medicaid-focused strategies states can consider to support this work. bit.ly/42oEVW6

Join CHCS 10/22 for a conversation with state #Medicaid staff, Medicaid members + community organizations on the design and potential for new Beneficiary Advisory Councils to incorporate member voice into program and policymaking. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk

Join this 10/23 webinar, 12 – 1:30pm PT, to learn about the benefits of CA’s Assisted Living Facility Transitions Community Support, which offers flexible supports for residents transitions into & out of assisted living. bit.ly/46EzOUe @chcfnews.bsky.social

Your input matters. Take this brief survey to let CHCS know what topics and issues are most important to you. Your feedback will help ensure our resources and services remain relevant and useful. bit.ly/48Unuk4

Automated insulin delivery devices are the standard of care for people with insulin-treated #diabetes, yet #Medicaid members face barriers in accessing them. This report explores how states can expand access. bit.ly/46UtsPz @helmsleytrust.bsky.social

Webinar 10/22: Learn from Maine and North Dakota about their approaches to designing and recruiting #Medicaid members for their Beneficiary Advisory Councils. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk

Tomorrow, 2 - 3:15pm ET, CHCS will host three behavioral health care experts to explore state policy solutions — training and education, flexible licensing, reduced admin burden — to grow and retain the #Medicaid behavioral health care workforce. bit.ly/4gd70VY

For states preparing Rural Health Transformation Program applications, a new CHCS tip sheet series explores how Medicaid innovations could help address rural health care challenges. bit.ly/42oEVW6

New, stricter federal work requirements are coming to #Medicaid and #SNAP. This brief shares strategies for coordinating implementation across the programs to help ensure benefit continuity & reduce administrative burden. bit.ly/4mO73JE

Learn how Kentucky’s #Medicaid and #PublicHealth departments partnered to update the state’s CGM policy to expand access to these valuable #diabetes management tools. bit.ly/46O2YyY @helmsleytrust.bsky.social

📢 Next week Tuesday, 2 - 3:15pm ET, CHCS will host 3 behavioral health care experts to explore state policy solutions — training & education, flexible licensing, reduced admin burden — to grow & retain the #Medicaid behavioral health care workforce. bit.ly/4gd70VY

How can state #Medicaid agencies & MCOs partner with tech innovators to better meet member needs? This upcoming webinar highlights lessons from pilots in IA, KY, & NY. bit.ly/41hQIVA @acumen.org

In an upcoming panel, 10/7, 2 – 3:15 pm ET, leading behavioral health care experts from California, Oregon, and Massachusetts will explore state #Medicaid policy levers to expand, extend, and retain the behavioral health care workforce. bit.ly/4gd70VY

Nearly 15 percent of older adults experience depression. This Evidence Roundup highlights emerging evidence on the effectiveness of primary care and community-based interventions to treat older adults with depression: bit.ly/46AE5qB

Tech-enabled solutions are reshaping how #Medicaid agencies & MCOs serve members. This upcoming webinar will highlight outcomes from partnerships in three states to address members’ health-related social needs. bit.ly/41hQIVA @acumen.org #HRSN #SDOH

When health systems, #Medicaid MCOs, and tech partners collaborate, innovative solutions can emerge. See how a Staten Island pilot tested new ways to reach members facing housing insecurity & chronic disease. bit.ly/4n2X043 @Acumen

💡Working to improve #Medicaid? Visit CHCS’ new Evidence-to-Action Hub. The evidence, tools, and policy insights to turn evidence into impact. 👉 bit.ly/4ps8z6I

On 10/7 CHCS will host three behavioral health care experts to explore state policy solutions — training and education, flexible licensing, reduced admin burden — to grow and retain the #Medicaid behavioral health care workforce. bit.ly/4gd70VY

Join CHCS 10/22 for a conversation with state #Medicaid staff, Medicaid members + community organizations on the design and potential for new Beneficiary Advisory Councils to incorporate member voice into program and policymaking. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk

New piece outlining key cross-agency connections #Medicaid agencies can make to comply with federal work requirements policy and avoid member coverage loss.