Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers: What the Data Show About Access & Quality
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • 3:00-4:00 PM EST

WASHINGTON, DC USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- FEBRUARY 16, 2026: This webinar reviews findings from a new Population Health Alliance Issue Brief: Advancing Access, Quality, and Equity Through Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 PM EST

Section 1115 waivers have been a primary tool for state innovation for over a decade. But do they actually improve access, quality, and equity?

The answer is in the data.

Join us as we review the findings from the new Population Health Alliance Issue Brief. We will move beyond the basics to answer the hard questions:

  • What worked?
    (Significant gains in food security and SUD treatment access).
  • What didn't?
    (Inconsistent quality results and gaps in long-term outcome data).
  • What comes next?
    (How H.R.1 and new CMS standards will raise the bar for approval).
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and gain strategic insights at the intersection of regulatory compliance, waiver design, and population health.



FACULTY

Bryan O. Buckley, DrPH, MPH, MBA
Head of Public Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Julie Cannariato
Senior Director, Sellers Dorsey

Suzanne Bierman
Managing Director & former Nevada Medicaid Director, Sellers Dorsey

Michael S. Barr, MD, MBA
Sr. Director Population Health Improvement, PHA

SPECIFICS
Who Should Attend?
  • Do you work with state Medicaid programs, health plans, health systems, safety-net providers, or community organizations that work with Medicaid members every day?
  • Are you an organization or technology vendor that supports care coordination, nutrition programs, or behavioral health interventions?
  • Does your work touch Medicaid policy, funding, or delivery?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this session is for you!

Agenda
  • Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • Panel Presentations
  • Interactive Discussion and Audience Q&A
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and gain strategic insights at the intersection of regulatory compliance, waiver design, and population health.

Register now for this can't-miss webinar!


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