Altarum Awarded Grant from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
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Altarum Awarded Grant from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

This generous gift recognizes our impact in advancing the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system.
In Health Affairs Forefront, Altarum Offers Maternal and Child Health Example as Case for Coordination to Bridge Gap Between Health Care and Public Health

Bridging Public Health and Health Care Service Delivery Programs

In Health Affairs Forefront, we explore opportunities for collaboration and integration.
Michael Monson Testifies to State of Ohio’s Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee

Altarum CEO testifies to Ohio Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee

Highlights include key takeaways from the CMS final rule and new state levers for DSNPs.
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A Future of Better Health for All is Within Reach

We're a nonprofit that helps federal and state health agencies and foundations improve health equity and outcomes through better systems of care. Our solutions are more than road maps for improvement—they are a driving force for innovation.

Altarum News and Updates

News and Updates

Altarum Announces Thomas Ranese as New Board of Trustees Member

Altarum announced today that Thomas Ranese, a marketing executive and LQBTQA+ advocate, has joined Altarum’s Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2023.

January 17, 2023

Access to Behavioral Health Care Remains a Challenge in Michigan

A new report from Altarum finds that access to mental illness and substance use disorder treatment remains a critical issue in Michigan. Funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the report uses 2019 data to provide a picture of access just prior to the pandemic.

December 13, 2022

Altarum Receives Contract Extension to Lead HL7 Helios FHIR Accelerator for Public Health

Not-for-profit, standards development organization HL7® International recently awarded Altarum a contract extension to provide program leadership of their Helios FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Accelerator for Public Health through September 2023. Learn how Helios advances public health interoperability through the refinement, adoption, and implementation of HL7 standards.

November 07, 2022

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Supporting Public Health Emergency (PHE) Unwinding 

Altarum provides proactive operational planning support to help states prepare for changes in Medicaid operations as the PHE ends.

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Improving Resident Lives by Transforming Residential Long-Term Care to a Person-Centered Model 

Altarum is working with residential settings in several states to bring person-centeredness into everyday care. Residents, staff, and families all benefit from improved resident quality of life.

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Optimizing Key Assistance Programs in Iowa

We’re providing comprehensive evaluation and technical support services across a variety of the state’s programming focused on low-income women, children, and families.

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Leading the National Coalition for Sexual Health 

Since 2012, we've led an engaged coalition of national organizations and experts and developed high-quality, evidence-based resources to promote sexual health and wellness.  

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Improving Newborn Screening Through Interoperability

Altarum is providing technical assistance to states to advance connectivity between state public health newborn screening programs and health care providers.

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Increasing Access to Depression Treatment for Rural Adolescents

Learn how we are reducing barriers through a variety of strategies, from providing physician continuing education programs to creating a pediatric telehealth network.

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