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When Eligibility Systems Learn Together: How Unified Modernization Builds Trust and Access

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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

Transforming Rural Health: What States Need to Know About CMS’s $50 Billion RHT Program

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Why Rural Health Transformation Matters Now 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… Continue Reading Transforming Rural Health: What States Need to Know About CMS’s $50 Billion RHT Program

Integrated Training with a Unified Voice: The Next Step in Organizational Change Management

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“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

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for State Agencies, Vendors, and Implementation Teams—Now Expanded and Updated

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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

Insights from Medicaid’s First and Only Training Integrator

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Why a successful MES Implementation Requires a New Approach to Training  Systems are Only as Efficient as Users are Proficient  In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ushered in a new era in the Medicaid Enterprise by targeting large, legacy Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and other systems they interface with, like Eligibility and Enrollment… Continue Reading Insights from Medicaid’s First and Only Training Integrator

“Guy with the Bowtie”: Briljent’s HIT Client Manager, Brian Wikle

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“When you get all of us in a room, with our team’s HIT background, it’s hard to top that expertise.” -Brian Wikle HIT Client Services Manager: The Guy with a Bowtie Brian Wikle, HIT Client Services Manager, the “guy with the bowtie,” sat down with Adam Hayden, to chat about his healthcare experience, the relationship-driven… Continue Reading “Guy with the Bowtie”: Briljent’s HIT Client Manager, Brian Wikle