Advancing Health Missions
Altarum turns policy into practice. Rooted in public-sector innovation since 1946, we work with federal agencies, states, tribes, and community partners to improve health for all.
On this page you can explore the Altarum's work; read highlights from our 2025 Impact Report or search nearly 100 case studies, projects, and publications to see how we help partners design programs, build the systems behind them, reach the people they serve, and measure what works.
Impact Report
Altarum's 2025 Impact Report shows how integrated research and analysis, technical assistance, digital solutions, and tailored communications produce measurable results for the people and programs we serve. It features work with partners such as the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Aging, and NIH's All of Us program, reaching Veterans and military families, children, older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and people with limited access to care. The report reflects our goal to meaningfully improve the lives of more than 100 million people.
In Michigan, Altarum surveyed more than 3,500 Veterans to build a roadmap for Veteran-Friendly Communities with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, helping approximately 562,000 Michigan Veterans receive better support. Through the Center for Maternal and Child Health Medicaid Partnerships, our work supports programs that serve 36.8 million children.
Explore Our Work
Altarum has an extensive portfolio of work. We welcome you to explore articles, case studies, webinars, presentations, and more in this index.
Use the checkboxes on categories of interest to explore our work. You can expand your search by selecting multiple checkboxes across the categories of interest under Focus Area or Capability and focus your search by selecting a single checkbox. There is also a keyword Search option below the check boxes.
If you want more information on our work or are interested in exploring opportunities to collaborate, contact us at info@altarum.org.
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Helping Tennessee Expand D-SNP Enrollment
Tennessee needed support to strengthen its integrated care model for residents dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Too often, this population faces fragmented care and complex benefit coordination.
The state turned to Altarum Medicare-Medicaid Services for States (AMMS) to help it meet evolving Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) regulations and better serve its residents.
- Up to 2,500% anticipated increase in FIDE SNP enrollment eligibility in 2026
- Workplan and communication strategy aligned with federal regulations through 2030
- Building state capacity and internal subject matter expertise
- Plain-language materials to help enrollees understand benefits
Working with Maine to Improve Programs for Dually Eligible Individuals
In partnership with Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Aging and Disability Services, and Office of MaineCare Services, Altarum Medicare-Medicaid Services for States helped to strengthen programs serving individuals eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Strategies to close service gaps and improve enrollee experience
- Essential training for state staff
- Enhanced oversight and integration of Medicare and Medicaid
Expanding the Reach of NIA’s Small Business Programs for Healthy Aging
The National Institute on Aging Small Business Programs manage the largest source of early-stage funding for aging-related research and development. Palladian Partners’ effective, long-term strategies have helped NIA consistently reach new entrepreneurs, supporting new breakthroughs in aging-related research and development.
- NIA provides nearly $150M in grants annually
- Fosters new entrepreneurs
Supporting Growth for NIH’s All of Us Research Platform
The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people living in the United States. The goal of the program is better health for all people. Palladian Partners has provided strategic, technical, logistical, administrative, communications, and outreach and engagement support for the program’s rich community of participants, researchers, and partners.
- 20 Presentations developed and supported for All of Us CEO and staff, presented to national and international audiences
- ~150 program awardees supported
- ~750 consortium onboardings and exits supported
Improving Visibility, Training, and Hiring Through the DCC Workforce Registry
Most states face persistent shortages and high turnover in the direct care workforce for individuals needing long-term services and supports, and demand is projected to grow 44% by 2035. Individuals needing care are struggling to find qualified caregivers. DirectCareCareers.com (DCC), jointly developed by Altarum and ADvancing States, addresses these gaps.
- 3,496 total candidates
- 139 active job postings
- 94,391 potential matches
Transforming Maternal and Child Health through the CMMP
The Center for Maternal and Child Medicaid Partnerships, led by Altarum in collaboration with the Center for Health Care Strategies, Family Voices, and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, helps states strengthen partnerships between Medicaid, CHIP, and Title V programs.
- 36.8M children served, including 14M with special health needs
- 100+ professionals engaged monthly
- 7 states in 2025 Cohort (year 1)
Building a Roadmap for Michigan Veteran-Friendly Communities
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), in partnership with Altarum, created the first-ever “Veteran-Friendly Community” (VFC). This will give 562,000 Veterans better access to services and create a blueprint for other states.
- Michigan is the first state to define “Veteran-Friendly Community”
- ~562,000 Michigan Veterans receive better support
- 3,500+ Veterans surveyed
- A replicable roadmap and actionable recommendations for each county
- Interactive GIS map with detailed source data and scoring calculations
Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Center (CSR-TTAC)
The CSR-TTAC supports organizations in building crisis response systems that are integrated, sustainable, responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
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Altarum Helps States Build Effective Beneficiary Advisory Councils
Altarum’s high-touch support helps states meet CMS requirements, establish BACs, and elevate member voices in Medicaid policy. Kentucky provides a model.
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