From August 11–14, 2025, Public Knowledge® (PK) will attend the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Community (MESC) Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This national gathering brings together leaders at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and public policy.

MESC will highlight several Medicaid priorities, including financial modernization, procurement strategies, data interoperability, modular system design, and health equity. These themes align closely with our work helping state and federal agencies rethink what is possible in system design and transformation.

How We Can Help Strengthen Medicaid Delivery

We support agencies in delivering streamlined, effective, and people-centered Medicaid systems. Our team brings a blend of strategic planning, technical insight, and policy expertise to projects focused on:

• Modernizing Medicaid Financial Systems: empowering programs to increase transparency, automate processes, and align financial management with program outcomes.
  
• Procurement Strategy and Support: facilitating market research, RFI/RFP development, vendor engagement, and cost analysis to drive strategic and equitable procurement.
  
• System Certification and Implementation Readiness: offering guidance on system readiness, federal certification, and enterprise planning to ensure smooth transitions and long-term success.
  

Connect with PK at MESC 2025

Colin Watkins, Health and Medicaid Industry Director

• 20+ years of experience in quality assurance, risk management, and Medicaid and healthcare system oversight.
• Specializes in IV&V, Agile mentoring, and compliance, ensuring technology solutions meet state and federal standards.

Naomi Snodgrass, Vice President of Management Consulting

• 30+ years of expertise leading complex health and Medicaid system procurements, policy development, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Skilled in strategic planning and IV&V, helping states align IT investments with program goals.

Ron Puent, Systems Practice Director

• 25+ years of experience advising on MMIS operations, procurement strategy, and system certifications across Medicaid programs and state health agencies.
• Skilled in leading IV&V projects, managing CMS certification efforts, and guiding states through regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery.

Kassie Gram, Senior Vice President of Business Development

• 20+ years of experience leading procurement, project delivery, and strategic planning initiatives across healthcare and government sectors.
• Skilled in developing solicitations, facilitating contract evaluations, and guiding agencies through complex system changes.

Stephen Forrest, Management Consultant

• 25+ years of leadership in government program management, with expertise in project planning, change management, and strategic implementation across healthcare, environmental, and IT sectors.
• Skilled in interagency collaboration and organizational change, supporting successful Medicaid and HHS technology initiatives.

Ready to Modernize Your Procurement and Financial Systems?

We are ready to explore strategic solutions that drive innovation, improve accountability, and deliver better outcomes. PK can help align financial systems with program goals and support sustainable system transformation from planning through implementation.