Melinda Buchheit | Montana Healthcare Foundation

Senate Bill 100 is currently under consideration by the Montana Legislature. The bill proposes increasing how often the state verifies the eligibility of recipients to receive benefits under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To better understand how these changes might affect the health of people currently on the program, we spoke with Professor […]

Events

The Meadowlark Initiative Conference

Posted on February 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Melinda Buchheit

February 23, 2021

Registration for the 2021 virtual conference is coming soon!

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Opinion: Medicaid is Working for Montana

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Melinda Buchheit

February 22, 2021

Opinion by Montana Healthcare Foundation CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham and Headwaters Foundation CEO Brenda Solorzano.

Press Releases

Study Finds Montana’s Medicaid Expansion Program Supports the Economy, Adds Jobs

Posted on February 2, 2021February 3, 2021 by Melinda Buchheit

February 2, 2021

Annually, the program brings $650 million into the economy and adds 6,000 jobs.

Press Releases

New Report Examines the Impact Montana’s Medicaid Program Has on Health in The State

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Melinda Buchheit

February 2, 2021

Medicaid helps thousands access preventive care annually and supported a 1,400% increase in mental health treatment during the pandemic.

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2020 Mignon Waterman Award Recipient

Posted on December 16, 2020December 17, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

December 16, 2020

This year, it is our honor to recognize Jim FitzGerald, CEO of Intermountain and the ChildWise Institute.

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American Indian Health

Posted on November 24, 2020November 25, 2020 by Melinda Buchheit

November 24, 2020

As an example of how we support Tribes in realizing their own health improvement goals, we are highlighting the Blackfeet Nation – one of our longest-standing partners – and how they are transforming their health system.