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At the Helm of Medicaid Innovation: Recognizing State Leaders
A brief video and accompanying profiles, produced by the Medicaid Leadership Institute through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, showcase the innovative efforts of three pioneering Medicaid leaders in California, Oregon, and Tennessee. more »
Improving Outcomes for Children in Child Welfare: A Medicaid Managed Care Toolkit
This toolkit details the work of nine managed care organizations that participated in a three-year collaborative to improve care for children in child welfare. more »
Creating Seamless Coverage Transitions Between Medicaid and the Exchanges
This brief draws from current programs that have addressed coverage transitions effectively, with the hope that their experience will help guide seamless transitions between Medicaid managed care organizations and qualified health plans in the exchanges. more »
How to Accelerate Progress on Chronic Homelessness: Opportunities from a Medicaid Perspective
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A “High-Touch” Approach to Improving Oral Health for Newark Children
CHCS' New Jersey Smiles initiative engaged the state Medicaid agency, health plans, and other regional partners to improve access to dental care among low-income and minority children. This case study describes how the collaborative worked with Newark Head Start programs and community dentists to increase the number of preschool NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid children completing dental visits and establishing dental homes.
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