Justice-Involved & Correctional Health Programs
Justice-involved individuals face significant health and social challenges that require coordinated efforts across correctional systems, Medicaid programs, and community providers. Our expertise helps state agencies design, implement, and oversee innovative and sustainable strategies, like Section 1115 reentry demonstrations, to improve care transitions and outcomes for justice-involved populations.
Supporting Medicaid Strategy, Reentry Initiatives, & Oversight Across Justice-Involved Populations
Justice-involved populations have complex health and social needs that span correctional systems, Medicaid programs, and community-based services. Recent federal policy changes—particularly Section 1115 reentry demonstrations—have expanded opportunities for states to provide pre-release services and improve care coordination for individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community.
These initiatives require careful alignment across agencies, funding streams, and service delivery systems, along with strong operational planning and oversight.
We support state agencies in designing, implementing, and overseeing programs serving justice-involved populations. Our work is performed exclusively on behalf of government agencies, providing independent, objective support across policy, financing, operations, and program integrity.
Where We Support Justice-Involved Programs
States are increasingly leveraging Section 1115 demonstrations to provide pre-release Medicaid services and improve reentry outcomes.
We support agencies in developing and implementing reentry initiatives, including program design, application support, and operational planning, thus helping ensure alignment with federal requirements and state priorities.
Justice-involved initiatives need close collaboration across Medicaid agencies, correctional systems, behavioral health programs, and community-based providers.
We assist agencies in designing integrated program models, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing governance structures that support effective implementation and oversight.
Reentry programs and correctional health initiatives involve complicated financing considerations, including Medicaid eligibility, covered services, and reimbursement methodologies.
We support agencies in aligning financing strategies with federal requirements, evaluating fiscal impact and ensuring that funding structures are sustainable and compliant.
Translating policy into practice requires detailed operational planning across systems, providers, and stakeholders.
We support implementation through readiness assessments, workflow design, data-sharing frameworks, and coordination of service delivery, helping agencies move from strategy to execution.
Effective oversight of justice-involved programs depends on reliable data and coordinated monitoring across systems.
We use data analytics to support performance monitoring, identify risks, and evaluate program effectiveness, helping agencies strengthen accountability and improve outcomes.
Programs serving justice-involved populations must meet Medicaid and other federal requirements across eligibility, services, and payments.
We support agencies in evaluating compliance, identifying risks, and strengthening oversight processes, ensuring programs operate in accordance with regulatory expectations.
Why Agencies Hire Myers & Stauffer
Justice-involved services intersect with multiple program areas, including Medicaid, behavioral health, and human services. Our integrated approach helps agencies:
Our work is grounded in experience supporting Medicaid health and human services programs, combined with deep expertise in policy, financing, and program operations. We bring a practical understanding of federal requirements, including Section 1115 demonstrations, and the operational realities of implementing cross-system initiatives.
As an independent firm, we work exclusively with government agencies, ensuring objective, conflict-free support aligned with public program priorities.
We help agencies design and implement justice-involved and correctional health programs that improve care coordination, strengthen compliance, and support successful community reintegration. Our focus is on delivering practical, sustainable solutions that enhance outcomes while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.
Connect With Our Team
Partner with experts who understand the complexities of health and human services programs. Let us guide your organization through the industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Bobby Courtney, MA, MPH, JD
Principal
Email: bcourtney@mslc.com
Phone Number: 317-815-5475
Jerry Dubberly, PharmD
Principal
Email: jdubberly@mslc.com
Phone Number: 404-524-9519
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