The Certification Curse

The Certification Curse

The most valuable resource of any organization is its people—their expertise, dedication, and the caring attitude they bring to their work every day. Whether it’s the executives, directors, department managers, or employees, each one is essential to keeping an...
My MITA Journey, Chapter 5: More Thoughts on the SS-A

My MITA Journey, Chapter 5: More Thoughts on the SS-A

After observing different vendors perform State Self-Assessments (SS-A) in multiple States, I had lots of thoughts about how to improve the process. During these projects, I listened to my State colleagues’ concerns about the amount of time, staff resources, and money...
My MITA Journey: The Big Bad MITA SS-A

My MITA Journey: The Big Bad MITA SS-A

As mentioned in my previous blog post, the MITA Framework Version 3.0 expanded on the definition of the State Self-Assessment or SS-A. The new and improved SS-A required a significant amount of work. State Medicaid Agencies were required to compare their business...