Montana Healthcare Foundation

05/12/2026

The Healthy Montana Communities Initiative improves community health and well-being by addressing food, housing, and other basic needs. Learn more: https://mthf.org/priority/healthy-montana-communities/

05/07/2026

Our CEO, Dr. Aaron Wernham, wrote an editorial on how the state can prevent another wave of uninsured Montanans as it implements work requirements.

Montana has the opportunity to soften the blow of Medicaid work requirements by making smart use of information the state already has.

04/30/2026

Our annual Medicaid in Montana Report is now available!

New findings show that as people enroll in over time, they use the ER less and instead receive preventive care from primary care doctors. At the same time, Medicaid reimbursement has enabled rural critical access hospitals to expand specialty services, benefiting all community members.

https://mthf.org/news/2026-annual-medicaid-report-press-release/and

04/14/2026

We have a rare opportunity for an administrative assistant to join our team at our Bozeman office! This position plays an essential role in supporting our programming around the state. Visit our website to read the full job description and apply!

Administrative Assistant Job Description JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant REPORTS TO: Operations Manager FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt APPROVAL DATE: March 10, 2026   Download PDF Here   About the Montana Healthcare Foundation Montana Healthcare Foundation (MTHF) is a 501(c)3 private foundation that...

04/06/2026

The Flathead Beacon covered our recently released brief on strategies that the state should use when implementing work requirements. The goal is to promote program integrity while protecting health care coverage for eligible Montanans.

As the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) gears up to begin checking for Medicaid work requirements this summer, department officials this week announced the launch of a new government webpage designed to help patients navigate the upcoming changes. “Our priority is t...

04/02/2026

This brief recommends six strategies for the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to minimize coverage losses as it implements new federal work requirements this summer. The strategies are intended to promote program integrity while protecting health care coverage for eligible Montanans. Read the brief:

This issue brief identifies six strategies that Montana can consider when implementing Medicaid work requirements.

03/26/2026

There is still time to apply for our 2026 Call for Proposals! The opportunity closes at midnight on Tuesday, March 31. Learn more and apply: https://mthf.org/grants/call-for-proposals/

03/19/2026

The Reducing American Indian Health Disparities Initiative supports community development and projects that address the social determinants of health in American Indian communities. Learn more about the initiative: https://mthf.org/priority/reducing-health-disparities/

03/12/2026

Health care services located in Montana schools are leading to higher attendance and fewer suspensions. Public News Service recently highlighted our School-Based Health Initiative and shared how is providing students with access to convenient, quality care in a familiar setting. Read the article: https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/mt-school-health-clinics-boost-attendance-lower-suspensions/bf413bb0-da2d-438b-9aeb-5358eb038a20?

Health care services located in Montana schools are leading to higher attendance and fewer suspensions, according to a new report.School-based health care in Montana is not a new concept but

03/05/2026

Our 2026 Rural Health Small Grants are now open! Through this opportunity, organizations located in and serving rural Montana can apply for grants to help address a health issue in their community. Learn more: https://mthf.org/grants/rural-health-small-grants/