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Turning Policy into Practice: What We’re Learning from our Local Demonstration Sites

By: Renada Johnson

December 22, 2025

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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How to Cultivate Rural Aging Partnerships through Whole-Community Mobilization

November 13, 2025

By: LSA Staff

Regan McManus recently demonstrated the power of the Rural Aging Action Network, an approach that looks beyond traditional aging partners and taps into the unique strengths already present in rural communities.

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