Is Episcopalian considered half or more Catholic since we're actually pretty liberal?

As more providers take on Medicaid risk, understanding this variation becomes essential for accurate forecasting, rate setting, and ROI modeling.

Worth a read: buff.ly/eHB79ZI

Benchmarks aren’t interchangeable across states
Eligibility mix drives financial risk
“Average” Medicaid spending rarely applies to niche populations
Contract design must reflect the underlying policy and cost structure of each state

Even within eligibility groups (children, adults, pregnant women, older adults, people with disabilities), the differences are massive.

For teams working in HCBS or mother-baby care, this is a reminder that:

However, certain misdemeanors, including third-degree assault and domestic violence, are ineligible. Jefferson County residents with low-level warrants are also invited. The event is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

County Announcement: buff.ly/fUIVqPh

The Fresh Start program allows individuals to resolve their cases, set new court dates, or consult with a defense attorney without the risk of arrest. This initiative aims to clear warrants and cases while conserving law enforcement resources.

The lesson? Don't stop at supervised learning. The future of healthcare ROI lies in deploying the right framework for the right problem, especially those that require transparent, pragmatic optimization over time.

#ReinforcementLearning #ValueBasedCare #HealthTech #ActuarialScience #MLbeyondLLMs

For those focused on VBC optimization, this is more than just data science innovation; it's a roadmap for applying technical rigor to unlock savings and ensure more equitable care delivery.

• Strategic Insight: The model excelled by identifying complex medical-social interactions (like poor housing quality exacerbating respiratory issues) that were often missed by the status quo.