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New Mathematica case study: By pairing automation with oversight, AI can help federal agencies manage high-volume inquiries without sacrificing accuracy. See the results from our work with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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How CMS used AI to cut hospital inquiry turnaround time by 35%
A custom GPT solution helped the agency deliver faster, clearer SEP-1 guidance—reducing backlog, improving consistency, and easing staff burden
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January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
New Mathematica case study: By pairing automation with oversight, AI can help federal agencies manage high-volume inquiries without sacrificing accuracy. See the results from our work with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
www.mathematica.org/casestudy/ho...
www.mathematica.org/casestudy/ho...
How can Head Start programs better reach and support families experiencing adversities? A new conceptual framework offers strategies across eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance/retention.
🔗 www.mathematica.org/publications...
#ECE #HeadStart #ERSEA
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#ECE #HeadStart #ERSEA
Head Start REACH Conceptual Framework
This report describes the practices Head Start programs use and the challenges they face in recruiting, selecting, and enrolling families facing adversities.
www.mathematica.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
How can Head Start programs better reach and support families experiencing adversities? A new conceptual framework offers strategies across eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance/retention.
🔗 www.mathematica.org/publications...
#ECE #HeadStart #ERSEA
🔗 www.mathematica.org/publications...
#ECE #HeadStart #ERSEA
New video: Learn how HomVEE reviews research on early childhood home visiting models to assess whether those models meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ criteria for evidence of effectiveness.
🔗HomVEE: homvee.acf.gov/resources/ho...
🔗HomVEE: homvee.acf.gov/resources/ho...
HomVEE: The Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness Review | Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness
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January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
New video: Learn how HomVEE reviews research on early childhood home visiting models to assess whether those models meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ criteria for evidence of effectiveness.
🔗HomVEE: homvee.acf.gov/resources/ho...
🔗HomVEE: homvee.acf.gov/resources/ho...
New in early childhood home visiting:
📊 8 new & updated model reports to help inform program, funding, and research decisions
🔎 A redesigned website with improved search features
✨ An updated approach that supports model adaptations and continuous improvement
🔗https://homvee.acf.gov/
📊 8 new & updated model reports to help inform program, funding, and research decisions
🔎 A redesigned website with improved search features
✨ An updated approach that supports model adaptations and continuous improvement
🔗https://homvee.acf.gov/
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
New in early childhood home visiting:
📊 8 new & updated model reports to help inform program, funding, and research decisions
🔎 A redesigned website with improved search features
✨ An updated approach that supports model adaptations and continuous improvement
🔗https://homvee.acf.gov/
📊 8 new & updated model reports to help inform program, funding, and research decisions
🔎 A redesigned website with improved search features
✨ An updated approach that supports model adaptations and continuous improvement
🔗https://homvee.acf.gov/
The MAC Scorecard offers a clear, state-by-state view of #Medicaid and CHIP performance—bringing key data together to support transparency and informed decision making. www.mathematica.org/news/latest-...
Latest Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard Strengthens Data-Driven Oversight and Transparency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services just released the 2025 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Scorecard to strengthen oversight of these two programs and increase transparency a...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The MAC Scorecard offers a clear, state-by-state view of #Medicaid and CHIP performance—bringing key data together to support transparency and informed decision making. www.mathematica.org/news/latest-...
How can early childhood development science strengthen TANF engagement? This case study shows how applying evidence-based insights led to measurable improvements—demonstrating what works and why. 📊
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Strengthening TANF engagement through early childhood development science
How small, practical tips and tools can support parents during a pivotal stage of child development
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December 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How can early childhood development science strengthen TANF engagement? This case study shows how applying evidence-based insights led to measurable improvements—demonstrating what works and why. 📊
mathematica.org/casestudy/st...
mathematica.org/casestudy/st...
Federal price transparency data create an unprecedented opportunity for medical societies to document payment variations and advocate for change on behalf of their members. But these data can offer even deeper benefits on the practice level: ow.ly/yOTL30sRTAz
From hidden gaps to fairer payments: a new role for medical societies in the price transparency era
Price transparency data give medical societies and physician practices new tools to measure, understand, and address payment inequities across payers and markets.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Federal price transparency data create an unprecedented opportunity for medical societies to document payment variations and advocate for change on behalf of their members. But these data can offer even deeper benefits on the practice level: ow.ly/yOTL30sRTAz
New case study: In partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation, we explored how a simple, science-based early-learning resource embedded in TANF services can modestly but meaningfully increase program engagement and support childhood development. mathematica.org/casestudy/st...
Strengthening TANF engagement through early childhood development science
How small, practical tips and tools can support parents during a pivotal stage of child development
mathematica.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New case study: In partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation, we explored how a simple, science-based early-learning resource embedded in TANF services can modestly but meaningfully increase program engagement and support childhood development. mathematica.org/casestudy/st...
We’re looking forward to joining early childhood leaders from across the country at #BUILD2025 —December 2–4 in Los Angeles—as we work together to envision and advance systems that help young children and families thrive.
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We’re looking forward to joining early childhood leaders from across the country at #BUILD2025 —December 2–4 in Los Angeles—as we work together to envision and advance systems that help young children and families thrive.
How can we better support adolescent parents in achieving their reproductive health goals? Our new study explores the Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy program in NYC and the importance of replicating evidence-based programs: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Replicating the use of motivational interviewing and facilitated contraceptive access to reduce repeat adolescent pregnancy: A randomized trial
It is important to identify programs that can work in multiple contexts to support
adolescent parents in achieving their reproductive health goals. A randomized controlled
trial in Ohio in 2012 found ...
www.contraceptionjournal.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How can we better support adolescent parents in achieving their reproductive health goals? Our new study explores the Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy program in NYC and the importance of replicating evidence-based programs: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
On #NationalRuralHealthDay, we’re spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program—where Mathematica partners with state, local, and federal leaders to design and scale solutions that strengthen financing, expand access, and improve the quality of rural care. www.mathematica.org/features/tra...
Transforming Rural Health Through Innovation and Evidence
Mathematica's team of rural policy experts, data scientists, methodologists, and technologists design, test, and scale solutions that improve care quality and access, meet social needs, and introduce ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On #NationalRuralHealthDay, we’re spotlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program—where Mathematica partners with state, local, and federal leaders to design and scale solutions that strengthen financing, expand access, and improve the quality of rural care. www.mathematica.org/features/tra...
Apprenticeships are making a comeback—and for good reason. Across industries like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, they’re helping fill critical talent gaps that traditional education pathways can’t always address. workshift.org/what-employe...
What Employers Really Think About Apprenticeships — and Why It Matters
Research points to ways to streamline and strengthen apprenticeship to make it more appealing to employers.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Apprenticeships are making a comeback—and for good reason. Across industries like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, they’re helping fill critical talent gaps that traditional education pathways can’t always address. workshift.org/what-employe...
A difficult update from us today. As our CEO Paul Decker posted this morning:
"Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week.... /1
"Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week.... /1
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A difficult update from us today. As our CEO Paul Decker posted this morning:
"Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week.... /1
"Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week.... /1
Why upgrade your data collection system? Our team weighs in. www.mathematica.org/blogs/better... #DataSKY
Better Policies and Programs Start with Better Data Collection Systems
Mathematica’s recent experience supporting Medicaid Section 1115 demonstrations illustrates how investing in a more effective data collection system can help organizations produce reliable, practical ...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Why upgrade your data collection system? Our team weighs in. www.mathematica.org/blogs/better... #DataSKY
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Congrats to Prof @zparolin.bsky.social, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award & Prize, recognising significant contributions to #PublicPolicy & analysis before 40!
www.spi.ox.ac.uk/article/prof...
@inetoxford.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
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@inetoxford.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
Professor Zachary Parolin wins prestigious David N. Kershaw Award
Professor Parolin is recognised for his public policy contributions toward reducing poverty and expanding economic opportunity.
www.spi.ox.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congrats to Prof @zparolin.bsky.social, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award & Prize, recognising significant contributions to #PublicPolicy & analysis before 40!
www.spi.ox.ac.uk/article/prof...
@inetoxford.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
www.spi.ox.ac.uk/article/prof...
@inetoxford.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @appam.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
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Congratulations to new Nuffield Fellow @zparolin.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2025 Kershaw Prize from @appam.bsky.social for his public policy work
More info: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
#nuffsky @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
More info: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
#nuffsky @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
Along with our partner, Mathmatica, we are pleased to announce Zachary Parolin as the 2025 David N. Kershaw Award winner. We look forward to recognizing Zach at #2025APPAM. Read more: https://ow.ly/izM550X57Bv
October 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations to new Nuffield Fellow @zparolin.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2025 Kershaw Prize from @appam.bsky.social for his public policy work
More info: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
#nuffsky @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
More info: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
#nuffsky @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @inetoxford.bsky.social @mathematicanow.bsky.social
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Zachary Parolin, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize! His cutting-edge research is dedicated to reducing hardship and expanding opportunity. Join us in celebrating this achievement and learn more about his work. www.mathematica.org/news/zachary...
Zachary Parolin Wins the 25th David Kershaw Award and Prize
Zachary Parolin of Oxford University has received the David N. Kershaw Award for his research on poverty and opportunity and will deliver the Kershaw Lecture at APPAM’s 2025 Fall Conference.
www.mathematica.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Zachary Parolin, recipient of the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize! His cutting-edge research is dedicated to reducing hardship and expanding opportunity. Join us in celebrating this achievement and learn more about his work. www.mathematica.org/news/zachary...
Programs that help people overcome complex employment challenges are innovating! Our latest reports highlight four approaches—and what it really takes to run them successfully.
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Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project
NextGen is a study to identify and test innovative, promising employment interventions designed to help individuals facing complex challenges secure a pathway toward economic independence.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Programs that help people overcome complex employment challenges are innovating! Our latest reports highlight four approaches—and what it really takes to run them successfully.
acf.gov/opre/project...
acf.gov/opre/project...
Agentic AI has the potential to make government smarter and faster—but it can’t replace human judgment, values, and ethics. ⚙️🤝 Paul Decker, Mathematica president and CEO, explains why:
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Agentic AI can modernize government, but it can’t replace us
While we should be vigilant about AI’s risks, we also need to be visionary about its potential.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Agentic AI has the potential to make government smarter and faster—but it can’t replace human judgment, values, and ethics. ⚙️🤝 Paul Decker, Mathematica president and CEO, explains why:
federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...
federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...
We’re seeking confident, communicative data collectors based in Massachusetts to engage with residents across the state and gather insights into economic conditions.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We’re seeking confident, communicative data collectors based in Massachusetts to engage with residents across the state and gather insights into economic conditions.
careers.mathematica.org/job/boston/f...
careers.mathematica.org/job/boston/f...
We’re proud to share that our Denise Hoffman is testifying about disability policy today at a joint hearing held by the House Ways and Means Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittees. #disabilitySKY
📺 Watch the hearing live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSb...
📺 Watch the hearing live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSb...
September 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We’re proud to share that our Denise Hoffman is testifying about disability policy today at a joint hearing held by the House Ways and Means Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittees. #disabilitySKY
📺 Watch the hearing live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSb...
📺 Watch the hearing live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSb...
State-directed payments in Medicaid managed care accounted for $110B in spending last year. But are states getting the most impact from the investment?
Maximizing State Directed Payments to Improve Medicaid Managed Care
Improving the transparency, integrity, and effectiveness of state directed payments in Medicaid managed care doesn’t require overhauling systems—it calls for using familiar tools more strategically.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
State-directed payments in Medicaid managed care accounted for $110B in spending last year. But are states getting the most impact from the investment?
Value-Based Care: Ready, But Not Yet Realized
A new Mathematica + Reveleer report finds payers and providers aligned on the promise of value-based care tech—but struggling to deliver.
🔹 The good: Broad support
🔹 The gap: Only 1 in 3 rate data integration as “excellent.”
👉 ow.ly/fH3x30sOYSY
A new Mathematica + Reveleer report finds payers and providers aligned on the promise of value-based care tech—but struggling to deliver.
🔹 The good: Broad support
🔹 The gap: Only 1 in 3 rate data integration as “excellent.”
👉 ow.ly/fH3x30sOYSY
Payers and Providers Align on Value-Based Care Tech But Struggle to Deliver It
A new report shows that although healthcare leaders across payer and provider organizations align on the goals of value-based care and feel optimistic about technology’s potential, critical execution ...
ow.ly
August 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Value-Based Care: Ready, But Not Yet Realized
A new Mathematica + Reveleer report finds payers and providers aligned on the promise of value-based care tech—but struggling to deliver.
🔹 The good: Broad support
🔹 The gap: Only 1 in 3 rate data integration as “excellent.”
👉 ow.ly/fH3x30sOYSY
A new Mathematica + Reveleer report finds payers and providers aligned on the promise of value-based care tech—but struggling to deliver.
🔹 The good: Broad support
🔹 The gap: Only 1 in 3 rate data integration as “excellent.”
👉 ow.ly/fH3x30sOYSY
📢 New Resource Alert! The HMRE Program Evaluation Toolkit supports local evaluation efforts and helps build a unified body of evidence to strengthen learning and support improved outcomes across federally funded Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programs.
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acf.gov/opre/toolkit...
Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Program Evaluation Toolkit
This toolkit was created to help HMRE evaluators understand key program evaluation concepts, common evaluation challenges, and strategies to prevent or overcome these challenges. The standalone briefs...
acf.gov
August 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📢 New Resource Alert! The HMRE Program Evaluation Toolkit supports local evaluation efforts and helps build a unified body of evidence to strengthen learning and support improved outcomes across federally funded Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programs.
acf.gov/opre/toolkit...
acf.gov/opre/toolkit...