CMMP Transforms Maternal and Child Health
The Center for Maternal and Child Medicaid Partnerships (CMMP), launched in 2025, is helping states break down silos to improve care for millions.
This five-year initiative, led by Altarum in collaboration with the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), Family Voices, and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), helps states strengthen partnerships between Medicaid, CHIP, and Title V programs.
Through improved inter-agency agreements, innovative financing strategies, and aligned service delivery systems, we’re working to improve the quality of care for maternal and child health (MCH) populations.
The Health Resources and Services Administration provided financial support for CMMP.
Challenge: Fragmentation
In each state, these three programs share the goal of improving MCH. Too often, however, they work in silos. But when they work together, they can increase access to care, improving health for MCH populations.
Solution: Coordination and Accountability
CMMP helps states develop coordinated policies, accountability mechanisms, and innovative financing strategies. Key components include:
- Innovative payment models that promote long-term program sustainability;
- Technical assistance (TA) delivered via virtual and in-person events, TA cohorts, and multiple peer-sharing platforms;
- Intensive TA through the State Technical Assistance Cohort;
- Support tailored to state’s needs that adapts as state priorities evolve.
Outcomes: Building Momentum for Change
It’s still early, but the impact of CMMP is already clear in year one:
- Engaged more than 100 professionals each month, in and out of the cohort, who are eager to learn how to better coordinate across agencies;
- Supported state agency collaboration, advancing cross-agency dialogue and alignment;
- Strengthened state capacity through education on inter-agency agreements, blended and braided funding, and community engagement—helping states align programs, reduce duplication, maximize available funding, and improve care coordination and outcomes for mothers and children.
Looking Ahead
CMMP will continue to work directly with states to build resilient, coordinated systems that improve MCH outcomes nationwide. The goal is to “bake in” collaboration so states do not need to rely on individual relationships. Together, we are building a foundation for lasting change, making it easier for every mother and child to receive the care they deserve.