ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

Our School Based Services team recently attended the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME) conference to share important information about our array of school based services. The team also updated the article “ForHealth Consulting School-Based Claiming Services Helps with New CMS Guidance” to include the most current information. Visit to learn more about how we can help you navigate the complexities of the new #CMS guidance. #Medicaid #Schools #NAME

A strong workforce depends on attracting, training, and retaining people with the right mix of knowledge and skills for high-demand jobs. At ForHealth Consulting, we customize virtual, blended, and in-person training programs and continuing education for a stronger healthcare workforce. Learn more about how we can partner with your organization:

ForHealth Consulting’s health payment experts co-authored the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation’s "MassHealth: The Basics,” which provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The report includes initiatives to advance health equity and improve timely access to behavioral health care. We’ve had a long-standing collaborative relationship with the Foundation and are honored to contribute to this important work again this year.

Our Health Payment Strategy and Analytics team is proud to work on this publication with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, which provides in-depth information about MassHealth, including eligibility and enrollment, benefits and delivery systems, spending and cost drivers, and system reforms. Learn more:

Earlier this week, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) celebration in the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House. Kathleen Petkauskos – who is a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, the Chair of the Disability Employment Subcommittee, and ForHealth Consulting's own Executive Director, Workplace Equity and Inclusion leading our Work Without Limits – introduced the "Disability Inclusive Workplaces: Employers and Employees Perspectives" initiative, which aims to educate and engage businesses on the importance of including people with disabilities in the workplace and the resources available to support and recognize effective employer practices. Take a look at the incredible video below and learn more via Mass.gov: https://lnkd.in/ejxUae6P

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) celebration in the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House. Congratulations to Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, a Work Without Limits Business Network member, for receiving the 2024 Small to Mid-Size National Disability Employment Award for their exemplary work creating and sustaining an intentional disability inclusive work environment. We are so proud to partner with you on your commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities as employees, customers, and suppliers. A well-deserved recognition!

In case you missed it, ForHealth Consulting was proud to partner with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and other justice organizations to host the Emerging Adults Summit last week. This two-day event explored best practices in creating successful pathways for emerging young adults involved in the justice system. Read all about the event and esteemed speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “It [was] a privilege to collaborate once again with our partners on the Summit as we explore innovative solutions for emerging adults in Massachusetts,” said ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School Executive Vice Chancellor Lisa Colombo

Last week, a group of pharmacy experts from ForHealth Consulting participated in the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) NEXUS 2024 Conference in Las Vegas. They included Thomas C. Pomfret, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, Kimberly Lenz, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP, Ashley Chiara, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, Kaelyn C. Boss, Mckenzie McVeigh, and Eliza Anderson. Congratulations to these pharmacists who shared their research and clinical expertise in presentations and sessions! NEXUS 2024 attracted more than 2,500 managed care professionals with educational sessions on various topics impacting managed care pharmacy today that will shape the future of the industry tomorrow.   #AMCP

Dahiana Angel, laboratory analyst in ForHealth Consulting’s New England Newborn Screening Program, is a featured artist in UMass Chan Medical School's “Advancing Belonging Together” art exhibit. The exhibit celebrates diversity and connections and runs through December at the Lamar Soutter Library. Dahiana is pictured here with her acrylic paint art. “Art is a powerful tool for transforming society into an inclusive, fair, and empathetic community. Art becomes a bridge that connects people, promoting respect, equality, and appreciation of each individual, regardless of their particular abilities or functionalities.” Thank you, Dahiana, for sharing your art!

"White Cane Awareness Day is crucial because it not only raises awareness of this important law but also highlights the personal courage and perseverance it takes to become a white cane user. It celebrates the confidence, independence, and success that follows. We commend the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Perkins School for the Blind, and the Healey-Driscoll Administration for recognizing White Cane Awareness Day and giving it the attention it deserves.” - Kathleen Petkauskos, Senior Director, Workplace Equity and Inclusion, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School; Director, Work Without Limits