BerryDunn Extends Medicaid Advisory Role at 2026 MESC Conference
Event summary
- BerryDunn returns for its 26th year at the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) August 17–20 in Portland, Oregon.
- The firm will discuss program integrity, operational excellence, and AI-driven modernization in Medicaid systems.
- Jason Hargrove and Zachary Rioux of BerryDunn’s Medicaid Practice Group will lead discussions on balancing resource constraints with technology upgrades.
- BerryDunn anticipates federal work requirements implementation beginning January 2027.
The big picture
BerryDunn’s long-standing presence at MESC underscores the firm’s deep expertise in Medicaid systems, particularly as states grapple with resource constraints and federal policy changes. The conference serves as a critical forum for addressing operational challenges and technological advancements in healthcare administration.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How H.R. 1’s enhanced administrative requirements will strain Medicaid agencies’ resources.
- Technology Modernization
- The pace at which AI and data-driven decision-making tools are adopted in Medicaid systems.
- Execution Risk
- Whether BerryDunn can sustain its advisory role amid increasing federal policy shifts.