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After Congress passed the HR1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), MedZed went to executives at their health plan clients in both West and East Coast markets to get an unfiltered view of how the sweeping 2025–2026 reforms will hit the ground—and what’s at risk if action lags. There was a lot of discussion about the unprecedented risks to coverage stability, provider capacity, and care continuity.

In his recent conversation with Joao Camargo, MedZed COO Brandon Oliver shared how our approach goes beyond standard telephonic outreach.

As national conversations around Medicaid continue to focus on eligibility churn, coverage loss, and the impacts of HR1, front-line leaders are raising concerns that run far deeper. In a recent MedCity News article, MedZed CEO Scott Schnell joined other industry voices to highlight the underreported risks that health plans, providers, and communities are already grappling with — and what must happen next to stabilize the system.

We’re proud to share an insightful piece written by our very own Carisha Cabasa, VP of Clinical Operations & Client Success at MedZed, featured in Healthcare Business Today. In her article, “Diversion Through Patient-Centered Care,” Carisha explores how thoughtful, person-centered care can serve as a powerful tool to divert vulnerable individuals from avoidable and costly healthcare interventions. She highlights the real-world value of meeting patients where they are —

We're proud to share that Scott Schnell, MedZed's CEO and Co-Founder, recently authored a powerful opinion piece for MedCity News titled "When Medicaid Cost-Cutting Is Simply Cost-Shifting." In the article, Scott sheds light on a critical issue impacting healthcare today: when efforts to reduce Medicaid spending don’t actually save money—they just shift the burden elsewhere.

Scott Schnell shares his conversation on the Capitalist Culture® podcast about the uncertain future of Medicaid — and why MedZed is ready to meet the moment.