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...

A stronger, smarter digital health ecosystem is possible, but it takes more than just tech. Our experts weigh in on how to modernize digital health in the US, with practical and patient-centered recommendations. www.mathematica.org/news/moderni...

Missed the Policy Research & Program Evaluation After DOGE webinar? Catch the recording here, www.appam.org/news/webinars/ Thx again for participating! @mathematicanow.bsky.social @nyuwagner.bsky.social @iubloomington.bsky.social @brookings.edu @umdpublicpolicy.bsky.social

“Africa will not feed itself unless the smallholder farmer is actually able to produce—and produce enough, not just to feed himself, but as a business.” Agnes Kalibata, past president of AGRA, is our guest on a new episode of #OnTheEvidence, the Mathematica podcast. mathematica.org/blogs/increa...

Unfortunately, this week we have had to further reduce the size of our workforce. Our departing colleagues are among the most skilled and committed professionals in the field— they are talented, values-driven team players. Please reach out if we can help make introductions.

State leaders face a challenge: How can they identify where investment dollars will have the greatest impact on the reduction of opioid-related deaths? Join us for an online event to discuss. 📅 Jun 25, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET 🔗 www.mathematica.org/events/data-...

Hot off the presses from our partners at @accelerate-us.bsky.social: a new report that highlights what works (and what doesn’t) when we implement high-dosage tutoring during the school day. 👇 accelerate.us/lessons-lear...

State leaders face a challenge: How can they identify where investment dollars will have the greatest impact on the reduction of opioid-related deaths? 📅 Jun 25, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Join us online: ow.ly/gNwX30sN2Az

📢 Upcoming Panel at Chicago AI Week 2025 Ngan MacDonald, Director of the Data Innovation Lab at Mathematica, will join industry leaders to explore responsible AI in healthcare and answer a key question: Are we using AI to empower patients or just automate providers? 🎟️ chicagoaiweek.com

After major cuts to the federal structure and funding for policy research and program evaluation, what will the future hold for these critical disciplines? Join us on 6/17 to hear leaders weigh in on a changed landscape. Learn more and register for free: ow.ly/Muf150W0mLi

Join us this June in Washington, DC, for the inaugural Administrative Data Research Conference, showcasing real-world applications for administrative data—from methods and governance to legal and social implications. Explore the program here: virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/74756/...

📣 Check out the latest report from Accelerate and @mathematicanow.bsky.social describing lessons learned from eight tutoring providers who have utilized a variety of approaches and contexts to scale up high-dosage tutoring with school partners across the country. accelerate.us/lessons-lear...

Bipartisan legislation to establish a Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking is reintroduced on Capitol Hill. 🏛️ Our Paul Decker weighs in, via Results for America: results4america.org/press-releas...

In a recent PCC webinar, @mathematicanow.bsky.social's Ann O’Malley presented findings from a @commonwealthfund.org–supported qualitative study exploring why many primary care clinicians have not joined Value-Based Payment models. Learn more ⬇️ thepcc.pub/simplifyvbc

Proud to have led the latest effort to capture stories of impact from @mathematicanow.bsky.social's work with public agencies and philanthropy across the U.S. and around the world: www.mathematica.org/news/2024-im...

💡 From helping reduce healthcare costs to strengthening trade ecosystems, Mathematica's newly released Impact Report highlights how we're turning data and evidence into action that improves public well-being. 📊 Explore the full report ➡️ ow.ly/1efQ30sMniK

While the current "pay-and-chase" method for addressing improper Medicare payments offers value, a more proactive solution would be implementing prepayment reviews to prevent these issues upfront. #medSKY

"Great Jobs KC launched in 2022 with a five-year mission to provide short-term, flexible, skills-based training for up to 5,000 jobseekers aged 17 and over each year."