Collaborating for a Stronger Medicaid Future
NESCSO is proud to host the annual CMS and the Territories Pre-Conference Meeting. This exclusive session serves as a dedicated forum for leadership from the U.S. Territories and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to engage in direct dialogue, share strategic updates, and address the specific technical and policy needs of territorial Medicaid programs.
Join us in Portland, OR to kick off MESC 2026 with a day focused on collaboration, innovation, and shared progress.
Event Details
· Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
· Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
· Location: Oregon Convention Center | Portland, OR
· Host: New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO) & the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC)
Why Attend?
As the Medicaid landscape continues to evolve with new interoperability mandates and system modernization goals, this pre-conference meeting provides a unique “small-room” environment to:
· Direct CMS Engagement: Receive first-hand updates on federal guidance, funding opportunities, and reporting requirements tailored to territorial needs.
· Peer Exchange: Share lessons learned from recent implementations and discuss strategies for navigating the “fiscal cliff” and system overhauls.
· Strategic Alignment: Influence the national conversation on Medicaid Enterprise Systems before the main conference sessions begin.
Agenda at a Glance
Detailed agenda coming soon.
· 10:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
· 10:30 AM: CMS Federal Policy Update & Technical Roadmap
· 12:30 PM: Networking Luncheon
· 1:30 PM: Territorial Roundtable: Successes and Challenges in Modernization
· 3:30 PM: Deep Dive: Data Analytics and Program Integrity
· 5:30 PM: Closing Summary and Next Steps
Registration
This meeting is specifically designed for representatives from the U.S. Territories and CMS leadership.
Registration coming soon!
Questions? For more information regarding the meeting or travel logistics, please contact the NESCSO team at info@mesconference.org.