Beginning in 2027, new Medicaid redetermination and work requirement provisions under HR1/OBBBA will introduce significant operational complexity and financial risk for federally qualified health centers and critical access rural hospitals nationwide. Leadership teams must prepare now to protect coverage continuity, patient access, and reimbursement while supporting compliance across diverse patient populations.

 

This session is designed for leaders seeking a clear understanding of the policy changes ahead—and a practical path forward. Attendees will gain a concise overview of the evolving federal requirements, the anticipated impact on Medicaid enrollment stability, and the downstream implications for revenue, care delivery, and staffing.

 

The conversation will focus on how population-level intelligence and workflow-enabled engagement can serve as a strategic foundation for readiness. Using Azara’s DRVS and Azara Care Connect platforms, the session will explore how organizations can proactively identify at-risk populations, monitor eligibility status, prioritize outreach, and align cross-departmental teams around a coordinated response.