Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melisa S. Byrd’s organization
Dec 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Government Of The District Of Columbia Department Of Health Care Finance Meeting
The meeting agenda included DHCF Updates and Discussion, covering Q&A on the DHCF Report, updates on Eligibility and Enrollment (noting Medicaid stability, Alliance/ICP decreases, and BHP updates), and Medicaid Eligibility Changes. Specific focus was given to eligibility thresholds decreasing to 138% FPL effective October 1, 2025, for the Alliance program and January 1, 2026, for certain Medicaid adults, leading to disenrollments and transitions to the Healthy DC Plan. Subcommittee reports were presented, focusing heavily on the Health System Redesign Subcommittee's recommendations regarding screening, referral, technology, care coordination, workforce integration (including Community Health Workers), and the pending renewal of the 1115 Waiver. Additionally, planning for FY26 included updates on the MAC Transition and the selection of 15 individuals for the Beneficiary Advisory Committee (BAC).
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The meeting consisted of a formal vote to adjourn, with attendance records noted for board members and ex-officio members.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Department Of Health Care Finance Maternal Health Advisory Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on reviewing findings from the TMaH Community Conversations report regarding Medicaid beneficiaries' navigation of maternity care. Key topics included participants' experiences with provider interactions, navigation challenges, the burden of self-coordination, and the impact of administrative and language barriers. The advisory group discussed potential implications for TMaH, specifically addressing access infrastructure, care quality, safety standards, and whole-person care approaches. Additional discussion centered on refining bias training, increasing transparency regarding home visiting programs, improving education for pregnancy programs, and enhancing postpartum care support. The session concluded with updates on new resources for Doula services.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Maternal Health Advisory Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) initiative, covering key discussion points such as whole-person care pillars, CMS-required milestones, and upcoming payment model adjustments, including the delay of prospective payments and expected timelines for retrospective shared savings. Additionally, participants examined perinatal substance use disorder (SUD) screening, addressing challenges like stigma, health inequities, and the need for standardized referral workflows. Discussions also highlighted the importance of provider training, resource guides for patients and caregivers, and the necessity of strengthening coordination with community-based organizations to support effective treatment and discharge planning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
