ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

03/13/2026

⭐ Leadership spotlight: Finance Director for Health Care Finance Solutions, Han Aung, serves a key role in new business opportunity assessment, pricing models, and strategic initiatives to meet client needs and fiscal commitment.

“Everyone here is very passionate about what they do here, and it is apparent in what our clients are able to accomplish with our services in the Commonwealth and beyond.”

Thank you for your leadership, Han!

03/12/2026

Our recent Clinical Pharmacy Services resident graduate, Katelyn Meyer, PharmD, who is now a MassHealth clinical pharmacy manager, had her residency research project, “Real-world 6-month persistence, adherence, and effectiveness of GLP-1 medications for overweight and obesity in a Medicaid population,” published in the Feb. 2026 Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).

The study was co-authored by other colleagues at ForHealth Consulting and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources MassHealth program. Learn more:

“Real-world 6-month persistence, adherence, and effectiveness of GLP-1 medications for overweight and obesity in a Medicaid population,” published in the Feb. 2026 Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, authored by recent Clinical Pharmacy Services resident graduate Katelyn Meyer, PharmD.

03/11/2026

State Medicaid programs need access to clinical and vocational expertise to determine disability.

Without the right resources, agencies face delays, backlogs, and costly errors. That's where we step in. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x0Ez0

03/10/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!

Our partners from Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance - DTA's SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) are sharing tips and resources every week throughout the month to celebrate the theme, "Discover the Power of Nutrition."

Check it out on their website:

Welcome to week two of National Nutrition Month®. This week the focus is on how to find accurate sources for nutrition information. Sounds simple, so why is it so hard! We want to make understanding nutrition less complicated and provide you with the skills to separate fact from fiction. What are y...

03/09/2026

Later this month, several of our experts will attend the Massachusetts Senior Care Association 2026 Spring Conference in Worcester.

This event will focus on the workforce landscape in long-term care. We look forward to meeting with attendees to discuss our work in healthcare operations and regulatory consulting!

03/06/2026

ForHealth Consulting partners with Medicaid agencies to build long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs that work. Our approach is person-centered, outcomes-driven, and backed by two decades of real-world expertise. Learn how we can help: https://brnw.ch/21x0wFX

03/05/2026

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) annual conference will take place from April 13-16, 2026, bringing together more than 4,000 managed care decision-makers. ForHealth Consulting will have several presenters and participants and a booth at the conference. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Clinical Pharmacy Services team—including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician advisors, and data and research professionals—offers innovative solutions to help achieve the highest-quality patient outcomes while ensuring the cost-effectiveness of pharmacy benefit programs, even as expenses rise and budgets tighten. Learn more:

Payers offering a drug benefit need to provide positive patient outcomes while simultaneously controlling drug costs. Our clinical pharmacy team’s innovative approach ensures that plans are providing services appropriately and effectively while also maximizing pharmacy benefit access for members.

03/04/2026

Our 21st Annual Paving the Way Health Care Interpreter Conference will take place May 15–16 at UMass Boston.

This continuing education conference is one of the premier educational and networking events for the medical interpreter community! Participants can choose from different workshops, each of which provides opportunities to explore specific topics and improve knowledge and skills. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x0sjV

03/03/2026

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. It highlights the achievements of female trailblazers in all walks of life, promotes gender equity and equality, and empowers future generations.

At ForHealth Consulting, we are proud to have women serving at all levels of our organization—including as leaders, clinicians, researchers, consultants, administrative staff, and more.

03/02/2026

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02/27/2026

Congratulations to all who made Work Without Limits' 2026 Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities a success!

Job seekers: you still have until March 4 to log in, explore employers, and submit resumes through the platform. Learn more below:

Thank you to all who sponsored, recruited and attended the 2026 Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities yesterday!

JOB SEEKERS: you can still log into the Career Fair for 7 more days, to look at companies and submit your resume to jobs.
Please note: Recruiters will not be in their booths to chat with. Recruiters will go back into the platform late next week to view additional applications and resumes that were sent after the event.
Access the Career Fair: https://app.premiervirtual.com/login

02/26/2026

Medicaid members may qualify for additional benefits if they also have access to Medicare or employer-sponsored insurance. Identifying these members and ensuring their enrollment can enhance both access and state savings.

Our experts apply a specialized Third Party Liability (TPL) analysis and personalized member support to help Medicaid clients achieve better results than standard data matching and engagement.

Discover how we can enhance member access and benefits while also contributing to state savings and revenue:

Medicare is the largest single source of third-party liability savings for state Medicaid programs. By maximizing Medicare benefits for Medicaid members, states can expand access while creating cost savings and revenue opportunities. We understand eligibility policies, procedures, and federal proces...