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Going to NAMD 2026? Let’s connect!

Visit us at Booth #241

October 21–23, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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Who We Are

At ForHealth Consulting, we partner with Medicaid agencies and other health and human services organizations to make the healthcare experience more equitable, effective, and accessible. As part of UMass Chan Medical School, we bring together nationally recognized expertise with decades of practical experience across clinical care, public health, research, policy, operations, finance, and technology.

From modernizing programs and strengthening operations to improving access, quality, and outcomes, we work side by side with our clients to turn strategy into action and deliver solutions that make a lasting impact.

Come See Us at NAMD 2026!

Visit Us Booth #241

Let’s talk about the challenges facing your Medicaid program.

Let’s Talk Medicaid

Meet our Medicaid Experts.

Stop by to learn how we help states strengthen performance, optimize operations, maximize resources, improve outcomes, and navigate change with confidence. We can share practical insights and proven approaches from across the Medicaid landscape.

We look forward to learning about your priorities and exploring how we can help.

Our Services

Medicaid-Focused Solutions

For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with state agencies, including Medicaid programs, to address some of the nation's most complex health and human services challenges. Together, we help organizations design, implement, and sustain solutions that create lasting value.

Our Experts

Beth Waldman

Beth Waldman, JD, MPH

Managing Director, Health Care Finance Solutions

Beth leads the strategy and operations of ForHealth Consulting’s health care financing business line. A nationally recognized expert on Medicaid policy and operations, she specializes in program development, implementation, and value-based purchasing.

As a former Massachusetts Medicaid director, Beth understands the challenges and complexities of administering Medicaid programs and navigating evolving healthcare priorities while maintaining a focus on serving vulnerable populations.

Dyana Nickl

Dyana Nickl, JD

Deputy Managing Director, Health Systems Solutions

Dyana directs a portfolio of population-based strategies at ForHealth Consulting that advance health equity and improve outcomes for justice involved individuals, people with disabilities, and children and families.

With deep expertise in systems transformation for justice involved populations, she partners across sectors to develop and implement initiatives that reduce risk, enhance health and wellness, support successful reentry, and promote long-term community integration.

Rebekah (Bekah) Diamond

Rebekah (Bekah) Diamond, JD

Executive Director, Market Development & Product Growth

Bekah advances enterprise-wide business development initiatives at ForHealth Consulting, helping clients address complex issues spanning policy and payment reform, regulatory strategy, and program implementation.

Combining deep health policy knowledge with legal expertise, she builds trusted partnerships and works collaboratively with clients to develop strategic, tailored solutions that drive measurable results and long-term success.

Maria Isaacs

Maria Isaacs, MBA

Director, Marketing Operations

Maria leads enterprise marketing for ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School, shaping integrated marketing strategies that connect health and human services leaders with the organization's expertise and solutions to address complex challenges and advance meaningful results.

With more than 20 years of marketing experience, she aligns campaigns, digital channels, and industry events with client needs to drive engagement, foster partnerships, and expand awareness of innovative solutions that advance better outcomes.

Our Work in Action

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Our more than 220 evidence-based pharmacy guidelines and more than 170 annually updated therapeutic class reviews help Medicaid programs make timely, consistent formulary decisions.

Disability Determinations

Our clinicians complete evaluations in-house, allowing Medicaid programs to process applications in 30 days on average, versus the 228-day federal average, with an appeal rate of less than 1%, with every determination upheld.

Health Policy Strategy & Analytics

Our program integrity experts identified $58 million in recoverable funds, recovered $6 million through provider self-disclosure, and prevented $27 million in improper payments through oversight.

Justice & Health Equity

Our experts helped a state Parole Board reduce revocations by 15% and achieve a 76% parole discharge rate by strengthening treatment, housing, and community supports connections.

School-Based Services

Our claiming work has helped state and local agencies secure more than $250 million in federal Medicaid reimbursement annually to help fund school-based health services.

Third Party Liability & Benefit Coordination

Our TPL engagement with one state Medicaid program led to 98%+ of all contacted members to apply for Medicare, realizing $190 million in new savings since 2014.

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