What do assistant principals do, and are they getting the support they need? Mathematica, @vanderbilt.edu, and Policy Studies Associates report on a growing K-12 leadership role. ow.ly/YPg530sWTYf #eduSKY

CMS put out an interim rule that introduces a definition for medical frailty this week--a big event in the world of #Medicaid data. Our Marie Copoulos and Julia Baller dig in. Give it a listen! vimeo.com/1199879597

Featuring our own Owen Schochet. www.naeyc.org/smalltalk/se...

We're very proud to share the news that our own Carol Irvin has received the inaugural Medicaid Data Impact Award from @academyhealth.bsky.social. Bravo, Carol! mathematica.org/news/mathema...

As apprenticeship programs expand into new sectors, leaders need evidence to answer practical questions. www.mathematica.org/blogs/as-app...

A new ASPE brief finds that while most outpatient behavioral health facilities accept older adults, only about one-third of mental health and substance use treatment facilities offer programs tailored to their needs. aspe.hhs.gov/reports/olde...

New research from AIR, @mathematicanow.bsky.social and @rand.org reveals how school networks drive student success. Findings from the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social NSI evaluation show positive impacts on math, GPA and FAFSA completion through continuous improvement. More: https://gates.ly/4sZlSfC

NASHP, in collaboration with @mathematicanow.bsky.social and RHRC, is hosting a webinar to launch a new project for states interested in payment reform and high-quality health care in rural areas. Thursday, May 21 | 2–3 p.m. ET Learn more here loom.ly/k3xU6BU

"Human-centered design helps reduce the reporting burden, improve data quality, and ensure that dashboards are intuitive and reports are actionable." www.mathematica.org/blogs/q-and-...

For all who join us in the exploration of using AI to improve the common good, National AI Literacy Day is a great opportunity to spotlight how AI can strengthen evidence, improve research, and shape smarter policies. #AILiteracyDay www.mathematica.org/features/art...

Mathematica’s research on home-based child care—the most common form of non-parental care in the US— builds evidence on access, supply, and provider experiences. Explore new briefs, reports, and data resources: 🔗 acf.gov/opre/project...

Will separating primary care practices’ finances from larger systems be key to restoring primary care’s central role in delivering high-quality care? Read more: www.commonwealthfund.org/publications... 📊

A new issue brief from PCC member @mathematicanow.bsky.social finds that primary care practices in “hybrid” APMs without financial risk improved on all core primary care features of access, comprehensiveness, continuity and coordination. An informative read here ⬇️

New case study: Streamlining regulatory analysis using generative AI mathematica.org/casestudy/ac...

New Mathematica case study: By pairing automation with oversight, AI can help federal agencies manage high-volume inquiries without sacrificing accuracy. See the results from our work with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. www.mathematica.org/casestudy/ho...

How can Head Start programs better reach and support families experiencing adversities? A new conceptual framework offers strategies across eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance/retention. 🔗 www.mathematica.org/publications... #ECE #HeadStart #ERSEA

New video: Learn how HomVEE reviews research on early childhood home visiting models to assess whether those models meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ criteria for evidence of effectiveness. 🔗HomVEE: homvee.acf.gov/resources/ho...

New in early childhood home visiting: 📊 8 new & updated model reports to help inform program, funding, and research decisions 🔎 A redesigned website with improved search features ✨ An updated approach that supports model adaptations and continuous improvement 🔗https://homvee.acf.gov/

The MAC Scorecard offers a clear, state-by-state view of #Medicaid and CHIP performance—bringing key data together to support transparency and informed decision making. www.mathematica.org/news/latest-...

How can early childhood development science strengthen TANF engagement? This case study shows how applying evidence-based insights led to measurable improvements—demonstrating what works and why. 📊 mathematica.org/casestudy/st...

Federal price transparency data create an unprecedented opportunity for medical societies to document payment variations and advocate for change on behalf of their members. But these data can offer even deeper benefits on the practice level: ow.ly/yOTL30sRTAz

New case study: In partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation, we explored how a simple, science-based early-learning resource embedded in TANF services can modestly but meaningfully increase program engagement and support childhood development. mathematica.org/casestudy/st...

We’re looking forward to joining early childhood leaders from across the country at #BUILD2025 —December 2–4 in Los Angeles—as we work together to envision and advance systems that help young children and families thrive.

How can we better support adolescent parents in achieving their reproductive health goals? Our new study explores the Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy program in NYC and the importance of replicating evidence-based programs: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...

On #NationalRuralHealthDay, we’re spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program—where Mathematica partners with state, local, and federal leaders to design and scale solutions that strengthen financing, expand access, and improve the quality of rural care. www.mathematica.org/features/tra...

Apprenticeships are making a comeback—and for good reason. Across industries like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, they’re helping fill critical talent gaps that traditional education pathways can’t always address. workshift.org/what-employe...

Want your data strategy to succeed? Start with governance. www.mathematica.org/blogs/why-go...

A difficult update from us today. As our CEO Paul Decker posted this morning: "Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week.... /1

Why upgrade your data collection system? Our team weighs in. www.mathematica.org/blogs/better... #DataSKY

Congrats to Prof @zparolin.bsky.social, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award & Prize, recognising significant contributions to #PublicPolicy & analysis before 40! www.spi.ox.ac.uk/article/prof... @inetoxford.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social

Congratulations to new Nuffield Fellow @zparolin.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2025 Kershaw Prize from @appam.bsky.social for his public policy work More info: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... #nuffsky @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Zachary Parolin, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize! His cutting-edge research is dedicated to reducing hardship and expanding opportunity. Join us in celebrating this achievement and learn more about his work. www.mathematica.org/news/zachary...

Programs that help people overcome complex employment challenges are innovating! Our latest reports highlight four approaches—and what it really takes to run them successfully. acf.gov/opre/project...

Agentic AI has the potential to make government smarter and faster—but it can’t replace human judgment, values, and ethics. ⚙️🤝 Paul Decker, Mathematica president and CEO, explains why: federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

We’re seeking confident, communicative data collectors based in Massachusetts to engage with residents across the state and gather insights into economic conditions. careers.mathematica.org/job/boston/f...

We’re proud to share that our Denise Hoffman is testifying about disability policy today at a joint hearing held by the House Ways and Means Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittees. #disabilitySKY 📺 Watch the hearing live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSb...

State-directed payments in Medicaid managed care accounted for $110B in spending last year. But are states getting the most impact from the investment?

Value-Based Care: Ready, But Not Yet Realized A new Mathematica + Reveleer report finds payers and providers aligned on the promise of value-based care tech—but struggling to deliver. 🔹 The good: Broad support 🔹 The gap: Only 1 in 3 rate data integration as “excellent.” 👉 ow.ly/fH3x30sOYSY

📢 New Resource Alert! The HMRE Program Evaluation Toolkit supports local evaluation efforts and helps build a unified body of evidence to strengthen learning and support improved outcomes across federally funded Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programs. acf.gov/opre/toolkit...

Introducing PricePrism, advanced price transparency intelligence from Mathematica. PricePrism empowers healthcare organizations to surface strategic value from price transparency data — from market opportunity identification to benchmarking and advocacy. More: www.mathematica.org/solutions/he...

How will AI impact the primary care workforce of the future? We explored how AI can reduce administrative burden, shift tasks, and improve care—if implemented thoughtfully. www.chcf.org/resource/ai-...

📢 Heading to #MESC2025? Visit Mathematica at Booth 130 to see how we’re helping states ✅ Identify and fix T-MSIS data issues ✅ Meet CMS certification requirements ✅ Strengthen program integrity and reporting www.mathematica.org/news/enhance...

📊 Smarter Policy Starts with Smarter Data State leaders are tasked with making high-stakes decisions, often under pressure and with limited access to timely, action-ready data. Here's how states can strengthen their data infrastructure to support better outcomes. www.mathematica.org/blogs/smarte...

State leaders are being asked to do more with less. Smart data practices can be a powerful advantage—but only when systems work together. Here's how we're connecting the dots. www.mathematica.org/sp/turning-d...

New from Mathematica: To help behavioral health organizations navigate decision-making around the adoption of AI solutions, we developed a free readiness guide. Find it here: ow.ly/b8k130sOiBO

Smarter support through faster feedback: A new Mathematica case study highlights how rapid-cycle learning enhances service delivery, increases enrollment, and offers action-ready insights for organizations across the human services field. www.mathematica.org/sp/enhancing...

Learn how linked maternal-child Medicaid data enable real-world evidence on in-utero exposures, maternal and child outcomes from the perinatal period through infancy and early childhood, and more. www.mathematica.org/blogs/bridgi... #medSKY

Individual Plans of Study are gaining traction as a promising way to help students connect current interests to future career goals. How well do these plans work? #eduSKY www.mathematica.org/blogs/buildi...

For over five decades, we've been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, combining analytical expertise with policy insights to solve complex challenges facing providers and health systems. www.mathematica.org/solutions/he...

A new blog from Mathematica explores how integrating Medicaid data with birth records and other sources is filling long-standing evidence gaps and opening new avenues for research, innovation, and impact to improve maternal-child health. www.mathematica.org/blogs/bridgi...