The Medicaid Innovations Conference 2025 has come and gone, leaving attendees inspired and energized about the future of Medicaid programs. Held this year in Orlando, Florida, the event gathered leaders, innovators, and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to discuss pressing challenges, share success stories, and explore groundbreaking solutions to enhance Medicaid’s impact.
As one of the leading healthcare conferences of the year, the Medicaid Innovations Conference focused on key issues shaping Medicaid’s evolution. Topics ranged from value-based care and social determinants of health to interoperability and technology’s role in improving member outcomes. Here’s a look at some of the highlights and insights from this year’s event:
Key Themes and Takeaways
- Advancing Value-Based Care:
Many sessions emphasized the transition to value-based care, highlighting how data-driven strategies are enabling providers and payers to deliver better health outcomes while controlling costs. Leaders shared real-world examples of partnerships that are successfully aligning incentives and fostering innovation. - Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH):
Tackling the root causes of health inequities was a hot topic, with panels discussing how Medicaid programs can better integrate community resources, housing, and transportation support into member care plans. - Technology and Interoperability:
From artificial intelligence to real-time data sharing, technology continues to transform Medicaid operations. Attendees explored how innovative platforms streamline eligibility verification, enrollment, and member communication, ensuring more efficient and accessible services. - Behavioral Health Integration:
As the need for behavioral health services grows, integrating these into Medicaid programs has become a top priority. Discussions centered on breaking down silos between physical and mental health care to provide holistic support for members.
CITIZ3N at the Forefront
CITIZ3N was proud to be a part of the Medicaid Innovations Conference 2025, showcasing our VERIFY platform and engaging in meaningful conversations at Boo
th #18. Our team connected with attendees to chat about VERIFY’s advanced eligibility verification technology streamlines processes, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances the member experience.
Additionally, Victor Sanchez, our Vice President of Business Development, served as the moderator for the panel discussion:
Operationalizing Health Equity Efforts in Medicaid: Identifying and Eliminating Barriers to Health Equity, Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities, and Closing Gaps to Accessing Essential Services.
This insightful session brought together thought leaders including:
- Gabriel Uribe, DSW, Director of Health Equity Operations, Inland Empire Health Plan
- Chris Esguerra, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Health Plan of San Mateo
- Sufian Chowdhury, Founder & CEO, Kinetik
- Sheila Talton, CEO, Gray Matter Analytics
Victor’s moderation helped guide a rich discussion on practical strategies for closing gaps in healthcare access and addressing disparities across Medicaid programs.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on the Medicaid Innovations Conference 2025, one thing is clear: collaboration and innovation are essential to the future of Medicaid, especially as AI is moving at a faster rate than ever. At CITIZ3N, we remain committed to working hand-in-hand with our partners to tackle challenges, embrace opportunities, and drive meaningful change.
If you missed us at the conference or want to learn more about VERIFY and our other solutions, visit our website or contact us directly. Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable healthcare system.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from CITIZ3N as we continue to participate in healthcare conferences and industry events throughout the year. See you at the next one.
