Webinars

Safeguarding Vulnerable Medicaid Populations: Emerging Risks and Solutions

Written by Admin | Apr 20, 2026 3:52:32 PM

Explore how states are safeguarding vulnerable Medicaid populations through innovative strategies in HCBS waitlist management, critical incident reporting, and justice-involved reentry care. This session highlights practical, data-driven approaches to improve access, enhance safety, and ensure continuity of care for high-risk populations across Medicaid programs. 

What you'll learn:

  • How to modernize Medicaid waitlist management and improve access
    Learn how states are using prioritization, triage models, and data-driven scoring to reduce wait times, improve equity, and connect individuals to services faster. 
  • How incident management systems enhance safety and compliance
    Understand how critical incident reporting systems support real-time tracking, regulatory compliance, and proactive interventions to protect individuals receiving HCBS services. 
  • How Medicaid reentry programs improve outcomes for justice-involved populations
    Explore how 1115 waivers, care coordination, and community partnerships support successful transitions from incarceration to community-based care. 
  • How data, coordination, and partnerships drive better Medicaid outcomes
    Discover how integrated platforms and collaboration across states, providers, and community organizations improve care continuity, transparency, and long-term outcomes. 

Participants

  • Dawn Fitzgerald, MBA, Vice President of Business Expansion, Acentra Health 
  • Rob Noble, MBA, Vice President of Operations, Acentra Health
  • Emily Proctor, MA, LPC, AADC, CEAP, Clinical Director for West Virginia, Acentra Health