Karen Iapoce, Senior Director of Government Solutions at ZeOmega, has 30+ years’ experience in strategic healthcare. Over the years, her titles have ranged from RN to Senior VP of Clinical Operations and Director of Government Solutions. Karen is a clinical leader, trainer, and liaison experienced in driving innovations in quality, products, metrics, revenue, and cost. She has expertise in Medicaid, Medicare, Social Determinants of Health, and federal/state regulations and their application within payer/provider environments.
1115 waivers offer states a way to test new approaches in Medicaid that differ from what is required by federal statute. As we look at states leveraging Section 1115 Eligibility Changes, take notice of a strong emphasis on the justice-involved, housing/homelessness, and behavioral health.