Melinda Buchheit, MS
New Report: House Budget Bill Could Reduce Medicaid Coverage, Cut Funding for Rural and Behavioral Health Care On a percentage basis, Montana would lose more federal funding than any other state in the country Bozeman, Mont. (June 6, 2025) – The Montana Healthcare Foundation released an analysis of how the Medicaid provisions in the House … Continued
Melinda Buchheit, MS
New analyses find Montana’s current Medicaid program supports rural health providers, allows for state budget savings, and is a critical source of health coverage for Montanans across the state. Bozeman, Mont. – The Montana Healthcare Foundation released three new reports analyzing Montana Medicaid. The reports found that the HELP Act – or “Medicaid expansion” – … Continued
Melinda Buchheit, MS
Annual report on Montana Medicaid shows consistent improvement in health coverage, access to services, health outcomes, and reduction in costs for enrollees New data finds state general fund spending on Medicaid has remained stable since before Montana expanded Medicaid. Bozeman, Mont. (April 30, 2024) – The Montana Healthcare Foundation released its fourth annual report on … Continued
Melinda Buchheit, MS
Primary Care: The Foundation of Montana’s Behavioral Health System Bozeman, Mont. (February 13, 2024) – Today, the Montana Healthcare Foundation released a new issue brief that analyzes the role of primary care providers in addressing Montana’s behavioral health needs. As Montana seeks to build a better behavioral health system, the findings in this report underscore … Continued
Melinda Buchheit, MS
The Montana Healthcare Foundation announces $1.8 million in new funding for affordable housing and food projects across Montana. Bozeman, Mont. (January 31, 2024) – Today, the Montana Healthcare Foundation announced an initial round of funding totaling $1.8 million for nine projects that address local food and affordable housing needs across the state. The funding comes … Continued
A new report on Montana Medicaid finds a decrease in ER visits, hospitalizations, and associated costs with each year of enrollment in Medicaid expansion ER visits decreased by 11% overall and more than 40% for people with preventable dental emergencies. Health care costs also shifted from more expensive ER and inpatient care to outpatient services … Continued
An updated study of Montana’s Medicaid expansion program finds it continues to support economic activity and improve health while imposing no fiscal cost to the state. Bozeman and Missoula, Mont. (February 7, 2023) – Headwaters Foundation and the Montana Healthcare Foundation released a report on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program and its impact on the state’s … Continued
Melinda Buchheit, MS
A new analysis finds that ER use declines for Montana Medicaid expansion enrollees the longer they have access to primary and specialty care, dental, and behavioral health services Emergency department visits decreased by 14% and more than 30% for people with preventable dental emergencies. Bozeman, Mont. (April 12, 2022) – Today, the Montana Healthcare Foundation … Continued
New Report Finds More Montanans Accessing Care for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders Because Of Medicaid Expansion In 2020 alone, 8,600 adults participated in psychotherapy, and 3,300 received treatment for substance use disorders. Bozeman, Mont. (June 30, 2021) – The Montana Healthcare Foundation released a new report that shows that Montana’s Medicaid expansion program has … Continued
Opinion by Montana Healthcare Foundation CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham and Headwaters Foundation CEO Brenda Solorzano.