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Latest Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard Strengthens Data-Driven Oversight and Transparency

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services just released the 2025 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Scorecard to strengthen oversight of these two programs and increase transparency about their administration and health outcomes across federal and state partners.

Modernizing IES to Improve Education Outcomes Nationwide

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z

As the Institute of Education Sciences reexamines how best to generate and apply evidence that improves education outcomes nationwide, Mathematica shared recommendations to help the agency strengthen the relevance, timeliness, and impact of its research, evaluation, and dissemination efforts.

Zachary Parolin Wins the 25th David Kershaw Award and Prize

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:16:00 Z

Zachary Parolin of Oxford University has received the David N. Kershaw Award for his research on poverty and opportunity and will deliver the Kershaw Lecture at APPAM’s 2025 Fall Conference.

Denise Hoffman Testifies at House Ways and Means Hearing on Barriers to Work for People with Disabilities

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:16:48 Z

Mathematica Principal Researcher and disability policy expert Denise Hoffman testified at a joint House Ways and Means Social Security and Work and Welfare Subcommittee hearing on removing barriers to work and supporting opportunity for people with disabilities.

Payers and Providers Align on Value-Based Care Tech But Struggle to Deliver It

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:54:00 Z

A new report shows that although healthcare leaders across payer and provider organizations align on the goals of value-based care and feel optimistic about technology’s potential, critical execution gaps could stall progress in reducing costs and improving outcomes.

Mathematica Launches PricePrism: Advanced Price Transparency Intelligence Platform

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:27:00 Z

Mathematica, a leading provider of data analytics, research, operations services, and digital solutions, today announced the launch of PricePrism, a comprehensive suite of price intelligence tools, analysis, and data intelligence services for professionals and organizations in healthcare, including providers, physician practices, and medical associations, colleges and societies.

New ACF Toolkit Builds Evidence To Strengthen Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Programs

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z

ACF and Mathematica have released a new toolkit that elevates local evaluations across the healthy marriage and relationship education program portfolio and supports a unified body of evidence to inform future program design and support improved outcomes.

Enhance Medicaid Data Quality with Mathematica at MESC 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:54:00 Z

Mathematica data and health policy experts will share insights into using and improving Medicaid data at the upcoming Medicaid Enterprise System Conference (MESC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from August 11-14.

How CMS Can Improve Hospital Price Transparency and Strengthen Enforcement Through Data

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:29:22 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for improving hospital price transparency compliance and enforcement processes to ensure that the pricing information publicly disclosed by hospitals is accurate and complete.

Modernizing and Strengthening the Digital Health Ecosystem

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:52:00 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology for modernizing and strengthening the digital health ecosystem for Medicare beneficiaries.

Identifying What Works to Help Job Seekers Succeed

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:52:39 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Administration for Children and Families for enhancing their processes to identify and share information about evidence-based programs aimed at improving the employment and earnings of people with low incomes.

Mathematica and Tuva Health Partner to Transform Data Analytics for Government and Public Health

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:41:00 Z

Mathematica and Tuva Health are teaming up to help healthcare organizations and agencies more easily generate insights from data so they can improve efficiency and health outcomes.

Streamlining Performance Measures for More Effective Value-Based Care

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:05:00 Z

In a new Health Affairs Forefront article, Mathematica experts share how healthcare payers can build a cohesive measure set that fosters more effective, efficient, and accountable value-based care programs.

Our 2024 Impact Report

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 Z

Our 2024 Impact Report shares some of the powerful stories we witnessed last year—stories of measurable progress, innovative solutions, and collaborative breakthroughs.

Solidifying American Leadership in AI

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:47:07 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the National Science Foundation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for solidifying the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence.

How States Can Improve the Value Provided by Medicare Advantage Plans

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:11:00 Z

In a new Health Affairs Forefront article, Mathematica experts share recommendations on how state Medicaid agencies can increase financial transparency and improve the value of Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).

New Dashboards Help State Officials Assess Key Healthcare Cost Drivers

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z

Connecticut is seeking to lower growth in its healthcare spending to make care more affordable for its residents. To help the state meet this goal, Mathematica developed new interactive online dashboards that give state officials a better view into the factors driving growth in healthcare costs.

More Group Practices and Doctors Join Health Systems, New Data Finds

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:21:00 Z

Updated Compendium of U.S. Health Systems shows a 5-percentage point increase in number of doctors affiliated with vertically integrated health systems between 2018 and 2022.

CMS' Scorecard Measures Medicaid and CHIP Performance at Federal and State Levels

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:42:00 Z

The 2024 Medicaid and CHIP (MAC) Scorecard includes state-by-state information showing state’s performance for the year, including all-time high spending devoted to HCBS.

Nearly One in Three People Using Medicaid Long-Term Services Is Under Age 21

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:51:00 Z

A new brief from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Mathematica shows almost one-third of people who use LTSS provided by state Medicaid agencies are under age 21.

Investing in Pay Parity Program Pays Off for Early Childhood Educators in DC

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:15:00 Z

A major public investment to boost pay for child care and early education educators in Washington, DC, has strengthened staff recruitment and retainment and produced benefits that exceed costs, according to new research from Mathematica.

Mathematica's New Consulting Fellows Program to Deliver Evidence and Drive Results

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z

Mathematica today announced the launch of its Consulting Fellows program, a new initiative to foster partnerships with trusted, top-tier subject matter experts across sectors to drive evidence and insights for clients.

Katherine Michelmore Wins the 24th David N. Kershaw Award and Prize

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:01:00 Z

Katherine Michelmore, from the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy was awarded the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her contributions as a leading scholar and educator on the social safety net, education policy, and labor economics.

Increasing Flexibility for Tribes in Child Care and Development Fund Eligibility

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:18:00 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Child Care for providing Tribal communities operating Child Care and Development Fund programs more flexibility when determining family eligibility.

Enhancing the Reach and Effectiveness of American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Programs

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:49:40 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Head Start for enhancing the reach and effectiveness of American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start programs.

Mathematica Names Chris Trenholm Executive Vice President, Chief Business Officer

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:52:00 Z

Chris Trenholm named Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, leading a unified team committed to client delivery.

States Make Progress in Rebalancing Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z

States have long sought to rebalance their Medicaid LTSS systems by shifting expenditures away from services provided in institutions and toward HCBS. CMS’s new reports show progress in these efforts, both in the share of Medicaid LTSS users receiving HCBS and the share of Medicaid LTSS spending devoted to HCBS.

Mathematica and NASA Harvest Partner to Advance Evidence for Climate Adaptation

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:18:10 Z

Mathematica has partnered with NASA Harvest to holistically assess climate smart adaptation interventions. Mathematica will combine its evaluation and policy analysis expertise with NASA Harvest’s deep knowledge of climate’s impact on agriculture to strengthen the climate adaptation evidence base.

Vote to See Mathematica on the Stage at SXSW EDU 2025

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:16:00 Z

PanelPicker® Community Voting for SXSW EDU 2025 is now open. Mathematica and its partners are featured in six proposals. Give each of our presentations a thumbs-up by August 18 to help get us on the stage!

Addressing Public Health Challenges by Expanding Data Access

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:35:00 Z

Mathematica’s Health Data Innovation Lab provides Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program grantees with data to address inequality and improve access to health care.

A New Collaboration to Modernize Public Health Data

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:28:00 Z

Mathematica has been chosen as one of three implementation centers to support public health agencies with modernizing their data systems. They will provide technical implementation services to PHAs and collaborate with them to accelerate their data modernization efforts through direct technical assistance.

C230 Consulting Group and Mathematica Launch a Strategic Joint Venture

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:08:00 Z

C230 Consulting Group and Mathematica have launched a joint venture under the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program.

Mathematica Cloud Platform Achieves FedRAMP Authorized Status

Thu, 23 May 2024 20:14:00 Z

The FedRAMP Authorization enables federal agencies to accelerate their missions and digital transformations with full confidence that the cloud applications configured using the Mathematica Cloud Support System (MCSS) meet stringent security and reliability standards.

Strengthening Team-Based Primary Care in California

Mon, 20 May 2024 20:50:00 Z

A new report lays out recommendations for how California can support the education and training of primary care teams in order to develop a workforce prepared to meet the state’s health care needs.

Improving Government Programs, Policies, and Outcomes by Reimagining Community Engagement

Mon, 20 May 2024 14:29:09 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget for creating a government-wide framework for public participation and community engagement that leads to more effective and sustainable programs, policies, and practices and, ultimately, better outcomes.

Wastewater Data Offers Powerful Tool in Confronting Opioid Epidemic

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:38:00 Z

Wastewater monitoring is an effective tool in detecting emerging opioid threats, predicting overdoses, and tailoring treatments, according to new research from Biobot Analytics, Mathematica, and the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (W/B HIDTA) program. The study sheds light on current and potential applications of wastewater data in the fight against drug overdoses.

Strengthening Data Collection to Promote Well-Being of Native Families

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:24:00 Z

Mathematica provided recommendations around strengthening data collection about Native children involved in state child welfare systems to better understand the experiences of and improve outcomes for Native families.

Mathematica Appoints Health Policy Experts Jessica Heeringa and Gregory Peterson as Senior Fellows

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:51:00 Z

Mathematica is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Heeringa and Gregory Peterson as its newest senior fellows.

Medicaid Data Product From Mathematica, NewWave, Now Available Through Carahsoft

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:49:00 Z

Imersis, a leading-edge software-as-a-service product from Mathematica and NewWave, designed to help state Medicaid agencies improve their Transformed Medicaid Information System (T-MSIS) data quality, is now available through Carahsoft Technology Corp.

Mathematica Provides Input to Senator Cassidy on Child Literacy

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:44:46 Z

Mathematica provided feedback on a report released by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on declining child literacy in the United States.

An Innovative Plan to Improve Primary Care Gets a Two-Year Evaluation

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:38:00 Z

Mathematica releases results from its evaluation of the second year of CMS’ Primary Care First payment model.

Ngan MacDonald to Lead Mathematica's New Health Data Offering

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:11:00 Z

Mathematica announced today that health data expert Ngan MacDonald has joined the company as the director of its latest high-quality health data solution.

New Data Enhances Hospital Cost Tool

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:14:00 Z

New data representing $36 billion in hospital net income from the most recent reporting year is now included in the Hospital Cost Tool, a dashboard created through a partnership between Mathematica, the National Academy for State Health Policy, and Rice University’s Baker Institute.

Lessons Learned from Five Years of Identifying and Addressing Health-Related Social Needs

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:20:00 Z

The Accountable Health Community Model released valuable insights that can help health care and community-based organizations identify and address health-related social needs.

Measuring AGRA’s Impact on Transforming Agricultural Systems and Improving Climate Resilience of Farmers

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:35:00 Z

Mathematica will begin its work to support AGRA in implementing its monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy that the two organizations previously co-developed.

New Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard Increases Program Transparency to Drive Improvements

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:06:40 Z

Mathematica’s health experts assisted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in creating its new 2023 Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Scorecard, which provides a clear look at agency and state-reported data to improve transparency about the administration and outcomes of these programs.

Mathematica Provides Comments on Bipartisan Draft ESRA Reauthorization Bill

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:55:41 Z

Mathematica provided comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee regarding its draft bipartisan legislation called the Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA).

Introducing Mathematica Global

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z

Mathematica today announced the introduction of Mathematica Global, the new name for the company’s International Research unit.

eConsults Can Lower Costs and Improve Access to Specialty Care

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:12:00 Z

Mathematica recently released findings from a pilot study demonstrating the potential for eConsults to expand access to specialty care and reduce costs within a commercial beneficiary population.

Despite Increased Labor Costs Nationally, Hospitals Saw Record Profits During Pandemic

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:55:00 Z

A report from Mathematica and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) shows that profit margins for U.S. hospitals rose in 2020 and 2021, despite growing labor and other operating costs.