Earlier this month, we gathered with family and friends to celebrate the life of our dear colleague and friend, Adam Hayden. Adam passed away in December after living nine years with a terminal glioblastoma diagnosis. As we reflected on who Adam was and the impact he had on our team, one truth became clear: we wanted to ensure he would… Continue Reading Carrying Adam With Us
When my Medicaid renewal came up, I was worried about losing coverage. But the process was smooth, and the staff seemed confident and helpful. It made all the difference. Across the country, Medicaid agencies are under pressure. States must balance the resumption of eligibility redeterminations, new CMS modernization mandates, and the urgent need to maintain… Continue Reading When Eligibility Systems Learn Together: How Unified Modernization Builds Trust and Access
Why Rural Health Transformation Matters Rural communities are the backbone of America, yet they face some of the most profound health challenges—hospital closures, workforce shortages, lengthy travel times for emergency care, and limited access to behavioral health services. The new CMS Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program offers an unprecedented opportunity: $50 billion over the next… Continue Reading Transforming Rural Health: What States Need to Know About CMS’s $50 Billion RHT Program
“Consistency is the safeguard that prevents confusion, protects compliance, and reduces staff burnout.” Across health and human services, especially within Medicaid programs, the landscape is shifting rapidly. Eligibility systems, often modular and managed by multiple vendors, sit at the center of this change, shaping both staff experience and program member outcomes. With HR1 deadlines fast… Continue Reading Integrated Training with a Unified Voice: The Next Step in Organizational Change Management
The Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) has always been a gathering place for leaders shaping Medicaid’s future. In 2025, the focus of conversation centered on adapting, building trust, and keeping pace with the new pressures brought by HR 1 and rapid AI adoption. For Briljent, the week in Milwaukee was about listening to the challenges… Continue Reading Reflections from MESC 2025: Navigating Change, Technology, and Human-Centered Readiness
What’s Changing Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Now Expanded: Latest Updates, Key Details, and Actionable Insights -October 3, 2025 What’s New (October 2025 Update) The OBBBA landscape is evolving rapidly. Since our original post, new federal guidance, APHSA analysis, and state implementation experiences have clarified timelines, exemptions, and compliance requirements. This expanded post… Continue Reading What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for State Agencies, Vendors, and Implementation Teams—Now Expanded and Updated
At Briljent, culture isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the way we show up for each other, for our clients, and for the communities we serve. Each year, we recognize one team member who embodies our values in everything they do. This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate Marlayna Sullivan as our Briljent Culture Award winner.… Continue Reading Meet Marlayna Sullivan: Briljent’s 2024 Culture Award Winner
We’re excited to welcome Carenza Love, MS, to Briljent as a Health Strategy and Innovation Consultant. Carenza brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare information technology, including over a decade with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Her work has spanned the full lifecycle of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES)—from planning and… Continue Reading Welcoming Carenza Love to Briljent’s Health Strategy and Innovation Team
TL;DR The Bid & Proposal Conference (BPC), hosted annually by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), brings together leaders in business development, capture, and proposal strategy. This year in Nashville, Briljent’s Chang Sanders, CF APMP, joined professionals from across the country to explore how the proposal field is evolving. From AI and evaluator-centered strategies… Continue Reading Behind the Proposal: Lessons in Clarity, Strategy, and Empathy
Introduction Hey there! Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic for anyone involved in system modernization: communication planning in Organizational Change Management (OCM). Whether you’re leading an agency, serving in an executive role at an organization, project managing a system implementation, or just someone interested in OCM for your development, this post is for you.… Continue Reading Navigating Change: The Art of Communication in System Modernization