Our Work

To choose our priority areas, we talk with stakeholders across the state to learn what the biggest challenges are in their communities. We also review extensive research and state health data, and we carry out a strategic planning process to identify the most important health issues in the state.

Priorities

Collaborative solutions to health challenges

Through our priority areas and strategic initiatives, we work together with dedicated partners from around the state to improve the health and well-being of Montanans:

American Indian Health

Supporting Native-led solutions.

Strengthening Health Services

Supporting Governance & Leadership

Reducing Health Disparities

Integrated Behavioral Health

Caring for patients’ physical, behavioral, and mental health needs under one roof.

The Meadowlark Initiative®

Integrating prenatal care and behavioral health to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Behavioral Health Continuum of Care

Strengthening prevention, early diagnosis, and prompt access to effective behavioral health treatment.

Medicaid and Health Policy

Analyzing practical policy solutions to crucial health systems challenges.

Strengthening Public Health

Strengthening Montana’s public health system by supporting Native American and county health departments.

School-Based Health Initiative

Supporting new partnerships between schools and health care providers.

Housing is Health Care

Developing permanent supportive housing to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

Grant Application Assistance

Leveraging our resources and expertise to create a greater impact.

Providing funding and leadership to tackle Montana’s toughest health problems.