Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karen Hodgkiss’s organization
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Transportation Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The Transportation Advisory Council meeting covered several critical topics related to non-emergency medical transportation. The Department of Health Services provided updates on the NEMT vendor transition to Verida, Inc., noting that service levels for members will remain unchanged. MTM provided an operations review for the second quarter of 2026, focusing on quality assurance efforts to reduce complaints, management of unsuccessful trips, turnback reduction strategies, and performance of the call center. The committee also reviewed gas mileage reimbursement processes and discussed various administrative forms, including Level of Need, Distance Verification, and consent forms for minor members. The meeting concluded with an open discussion regarding provider assignment and notification timelines.
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The meeting addressed several key operational and programmatic topics, including updates on BadgerCare Plus requirements, the provider agreement process, and the Provider Controlled Setting Project. The committee reached decisions regarding the frequency of future meetings and protocols for agenda reviews and co-facilitator recaps. Discussions were held regarding the upcoming implementation of Uber and Lyft for community transportation. Additionally, the committee received an ombudsman update regarding budget amendment challenges and service definitions, reviewed a presentation on participant experiences, and considered public feedback concerning committee representation and support broker services.
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Review Team Meeting Summary
The board meeting reviewed maternal mortality cases, analyzing preventability and pregnancy-relatedness, and identified mental health conditions as a primary cause of death. Recommendations were developed for communities, facilities, and providers, including the integration of social workers to support high-risk patients, investment in housing solutions for pregnant and postpartum individuals, and the creation of awareness campaigns for mental health resources. The review also provided guidance for healthcare systems on supporting patients with substance use disorders and improving suicide prevention education.
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Medicaid Advisory Committee Open Meeting Notice
The agenda for the meeting includes updates from the Medicaid Director and programmatic updates concerning State Plan Amendment and Children's Long-Term Support waiver status. The committee will review and approve the Annual Report. Additionally, the meeting will feature reports from the Medicaid Medical Education and Consultation committee on topics such as medical transportation and prior authorization, alongside a presentation and discussion regarding a new provider search tool.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
