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2019 Montana Perinatal Behavioral Health Initiative Conference

Posted on February 6, 2019February 11, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 6, 2019

The 2019 Montana Perinatal Behavioral Health Initiative Conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3, 2019 in Helena at the Great Northern Hotel.

Montana’s Medicaid Expansion is Improving Health and Access to Care

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 4, 2019

When Montana expanded Medicaid to cover low-income adults in 2016, one of the big questions was whether having coverage would translate to better access to care for enrollees.

New Survey Results Find Montana Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Report Improved Health, Ability to Access Health Care Services

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

February 4, 2019

According to new survey results released today, nearly half of the respondents (43 percent) reported an improvement in their general health since enrolling in Montana’s Medicaid expansion.

The Economic Impact of Medicaid Expansion in Montana

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

January 31, 2019

This week we released a report, in partnership with Headwaters Foundation, that takes an in-depth look at how Medicaid expansion has impacted Montana’s economy and employment.

Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Introduces $600 Million into Montana’s Economy Each Year

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

January 30, 2019

According to an independent analysis, Montana’s Medicaid expansion has introduced more than $600 million each year into Montana’s economy, generating approximately 6,000 new jobs and $350 million per year in personal income.

Press Releases

New Report Highlights the Importance of Montana Treatment Courts, Unmet Need

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

January 24, 2019

Press Release: According to a new report, over 1,600 Montanans would benefit from treatment courts each year, but due to limited funding and capacity, there are only 28 state treatment courts serving about 550 participants at present.

Blog

Bringing Treatment Courts to Scale in Montana

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 by Melinda Buchheit

January 3, 2019

In December 2018, NPC Research completed a study entitled, “Bringing Treatment Court to Scale in Montana.” The purpose of this study was to respond to current attention on substance use disorders as a key health challenge in Montana, and the powerful role that treatment courts can play in addressing this problem; to review the current reach of treatment courts in Montana; and to explore the interest in, feasibility of, and resources required to expand treatment courts in the state.