Meet the Expanded Acentra Health at HCBS 2026
Big news. Expanded capabilities. Same commitment to better outcomes. As we head into HCBS 2026, we're excited to share that Acentra Health has acquired FEI Systems, expanding our technology-enabled clinical solutions for HCBS, LTSS, behavioral health, and Medicaid programs. Together, we're helping health and human services agencies modernize care delivery, integrate services across programs, and improve outcomes. Read the press release.
When: August 23-27, 2026
Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland
Acentra Health partners with states and organizations to advance person-centered care and drive innovation across home and community-based services (HCBS) and long-term services and supports (LTSS). Discover how our clinical expertise, technology, and operational insights help improve outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve.
A proven partner states trust to manage HCBS
Acentra Health partners with states and organizations to advance person-centered care through innovative technology, deep clinical expertise, and proven experience supporting Medicaid programs. Our expanded capabilities help organizations:
- Modernize HCBS and LTSS programs
- Streamline assessments, case management, and care coordination
- Improve access to behavioral health services
- Connect programs, providers, and communities through configurable technology
Visit us at booths 308 and 403
Stop by to meet our teams and learn how Acentra Health's expanded healthcare technology and clinical solutions can help support your HCBS and LTSS priorities.
Featured Sessions
Improving Rural Youth Behavioral Health: WV's Data-Driven Assessment Model
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. ET
Session 23: Essex A-C, 4th Fl
Learn how West Virginia is transforming behavioral health services for children through centralized clinical assessments, data-driven placement decisions, and coordinated care. This session explores practical strategies for improving access, enhancing outcomes, and using systemwide data to inform policy and investment decisions in rural communities.
Speakers:
- Christy Donohue, Commissioner, Bureau of Medicaid Services, West Virginia
- Elizabeth Hardy, Commissioner, Bureau for Behavioral Health, West Virginia
- Caroline Duckworth, Clinical Director, Integrated Health Systems West
It's Complicated. Simplifying Waivers, Strengthening Integrity, and Using Technology to Improve Care
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET
Session 33: Grand Ballroom I-IV, 3rd Fl.
As states modernize Home and Community-Based Services, Medicaid waiver redesign and consolidation are becoming essential strategies for improving access, streamlining operations, and delivering more consistent, person-centered care. Join state leaders and a health IT executive as they share real-world lessons from successful waiver transformation efforts, along with practical strategies for aligning policy, technology and operations, and building flexible systems that can adapt to future needs.
Moderator, Bill Kowalski, Strategic Executive Advisor | FEI Systems
Panel members:
- Nicole DeStefano, Waiver Network Supports Director | Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Marlana Hutchinson, Deputy Secretary | Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration
- Pooja Yelsangikar, Vice President, Product Strategy | FEI Systems
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