July 2026

Mike Settle

By Angie Swyers

Mike Settle, PMP, serves as Senior Director of Learning & Development and Health Strategy & Innovation Operations at Briljent, where he leads teams that help government agencies navigate complex transformation initiatives through training, workforce development, and strategic health IT consulting. With more than 15 years of experience supporting public sector programs, Mike brings deep expertise in Medicaid modernization, organizational performance, and large-scale system implementation. Since joining Briljent in 2009, he has helped shape and grow multiple service lines, leading multidisciplinary teams focused on improving readiness, adoption, and operational outcomes. Known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to connect strategy with execution, Mike helps clients and teams turn complex challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

Recent Posts

September 2026

H.R. 1 Readiness: What Medicaid Communications Need to Get Right

Medicaid has been through cycles of major change before, from the Affordable Care Act to the pandemic-era unwinding. H.R. 1 is the latest chapter, and it's arriving in two waves.…

September 2026

MESC 2026 Recap: What Stuck With Us From Portland

The Priority Everyone Agrees On, But Rarely Measures Ask any state Medicaid leader if user readiness matters as much as system readiness. Most will say yes without hesitation. Yet look…

August 2026

From Analysis to Ownership: A Five-Part Roadmap for Leading CMS-0057-F Change

More Than a Compliance Deadline CMS-0057-F requires health plans to rebuild how they exchange data and process prior authorizations. Operational provisions took effect January 1, 2026, and the API build-out…