MAXIMUS to Share Insights on Dual Eligibles and Medicaid Provider Screening at Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

MAXIMUS MMS, a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that Barbara Selter, Vice President of MAXIMUS Health Services and an expert in long-term services and supports (LTSS), and John Crouse, Vice President of MAXIMUS Health Services and an expert in Medicaid provider management, will be featured presenters at the annual Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Conference.

Ms. Selter will highlight states that have successfully implemented forward-thinking strategies within their dually eligible populations during the "Lessons Learned from the CMS Financial Alignment Demonstrations for Dual Eligibles: Replicating Successful State Demonstrations" session. Ms. Selter has worked with 9 of the 11 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Financial Alignment Demonstrations for Medicare-Medicaid Eligibles, commonly referred to as the Dual Eligibles demonstrations, and will share lessons learned and best practices that can be used as models for other states. Ms. Selter will also be moderating the "Collaboration between States and the Vendor Community" session.

Mr. Crouse will share his perspectives on the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations for provider screening and revalidation during the "State Perspectives for Achieving Compliance with ACA and Improving Provider Enrollment" session. In light of the many new requirements for Medicaid programs related to screening and approving providers, including periodic background and sanction checks, facility site visits and assertion of fees, Mr. Crouse will share proven strategies that Medicaid programs can leverage for improving their processes while achieving compliance.

"The rapid growth in the number of Medicaid beneficiaries has put a heavy resource and financial strain on Medicaid enterprises," said Bruce Caswell, President of MAXIMUS. "As a leading provider of Medicaid administrative services for 20 states, MAXIMUS looks forward to sharing our insights for how states can improve the effectiveness of their programs while meeting the needs of a growing beneficiary population."

The annual Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference is a meeting for state, federal and private sector representatives to exchange ideas about Medicaid systems and related health policies. The conference will take place August 17-20 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. To learn more, visit www.mesconference.org.

About MAXIMUS

Since 1975, MAXIMUS has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People^®, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. MAXIMUS delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With approximately 16,000 employees worldwide, MAXIMUS is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.maximus.com.

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