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What We’re Expecting in 2026: Takeaways from our Capitol Conversations
By: Kylie Bowlds
January 29, 2026
Our January Capitol Conversations webinar concluded with a clear takeaway: decisions in Washington to start 2026 will have immediate, real-world impacts on providers and the communities they serve.
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Turning Policy into Practice: What We’re Learning from our Local Demonstration Sites
December 22, 2025
By: Renada Johnson
The Results Innovation Lab’s focus on outcomes and leadership development is now directly shaping how we design and support local demonstration sites alongside health care.
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Congress Watch: Redistricting and the Road to the 2026 Midterms
December 19, 2025
By: Kylie Bowlds
The outlook of the 2026 midterm elections continues to evolve as both parties focus on key House districts that will determine the balance of power in Congress.
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CMS Issues Initial Guidance on Medicaid Work Requirements
December 11, 2025
By: Sarah Dobson
CMS issued initial, new guidance to states to inform implementation of the new Medicaid work reporting requirements included in H.R. 1. The new law includes multiple sweeping changes to the Medicaid program, with more guidance expected to follow.
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Eavesdropping in the Blue Zone
November 21, 2025
By: Alesia Frerichs
The Lutheran IT Network’s AI Working Group exemplifies our network’s “blue zone” ethos where leaders openly exchange information, challenge assumptions, and work toward shared goals. What emerged was collective wisdom about approaching AI with a blend of innovation and caution.
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