Montana Healthcare Foundation

09/17/2026

Wisconsin Watch looks at Montana as it collects lessons on states that implemented work requirements early.

"The real question is, what’s going to happen with those people who have a very serious illness, any doctor would consider them medically frail, and yet it may be hard to say they’re too sick to work?” - Dr. Aaron Wernham, MTHF CEO

How the process is going for officials in Nebraska and Montana could provide key lessons for states facing a Jan. 1 deadline, including Wisconsin.

09/10/2026

Public News Service reports that Montana communities are providing more for people struggling with mental health.

"Crisis Now is operating or being developed in 39 counties and four tribal nations in Montana, with communities choosing mental health solutions to best fit their needs."

CORRECTION: This updated version corrects the job title of Scott Malloy. (08-17-2026 4:30 p.m. CST)Montana communities are providing more help and hope for people struggling with mental health.The efforts are

09/03/2026

Nominations for this year's Mignon Waterman Award close on September 15th.

This $10,000 award recognizes a person's innovation, leadership, partnership development, broad impact, and contributions to improving in Montana.

Visit our website to learn more about the award and nomination qualifications.

The Mignon Waterman Award recognizes an individual’s innovation, leadership, and partnership development in the behavioral health field.

08/27/2026

Learn how communities are building Montana’s behavioral health crisis response system.

The Primary Care Collaborative is a newly formed group that is working to build a strong, accessible primary care system for all Montanans.

08/20/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Mignon Waterman Award are now open! This $10,000 award recognizes innovation, leadership, partnership development, broad impact, and contributions to improving behavioral health in Montana.

Learn more here: https://mthf.org/grants/the-mignon-waterman-award/

08/18/2026

Our long-time colleague, Scott Malloy, is starting a new chapter. His impact on his colleagues, MTHF's programming, and Montana's health system cannot be easily summarized. With gratitude for all he's done, we're sharing a few highlights from his journey with us.

Scott Malloy, LCSW, is leaving his role as Montana Healthcare Foundation Program Director and starting a new chapter.

07/09/2026

We released a report on Montana’s Medicaid program. It describes who is eligible, their health care needs, and how Medicaid coverage helps enrollees address those needs.

This report provides an overview of Montana's Medicaid program, including its structure, administration, funding, and eligibility.

07/07/2026

Our Medicaid and Health Policy Initiative provides in-depth information on critical health issues and timely analysis of proposed policy solutions so that Montanans can make informed decisions on health policies. https://mthf.org/priority/medicaid-and-health-policy/

07/02/2026

We are investing in building local food systems as a pathway to better health. Our goal: to help build a more connected, sustainable food system that ensures all Montanans can access healthful, locally produced food. Read more:

Montana’s ranchers and farmers are major producers of a wide range of foods, but there are opportunities to improve access.

06/30/2026

The Primary Care Collaborative is a newly formed group that is working to build a strong, accessible primary care system for all Montanans. The group’s first focus has been on helping Montana Medicaid redesign how it reimburses primary care doctors for the care they provide.

The Primary Care Collaborative is a newly formed group that is working to build a strong, accessible primary care system for all Montanans.