Strategic Planning and Qualitative Research

The Foundation for Community Health sought assistance in elevating its advocacy strategy to better educate policymakers and other stakeholders about the underlying social, economic, and environmental issues that impact the health and well-being of residents in the rural areas of Litchfield Hills of CT and the Harlem Valley of NY.  Megan, in partnership with CJ Collaborations, interviewed the Foundation’s Board members and subject matter experts, conducted focus groups among grantees, and developed an asset map of the region to provide actionable recommendations for the Foundation to strengthen advocacy for its community.

The National Partnership for Women & Families needed assistance in conducting a qualitiative review of the effectiveness of maternity care payment reform in improving the health of pregnant people and reducing the inequities that plague the maternal health system. Megan provided qualitative research through structured interviews, analysis, writing, subject matter expertise and strategic guidance. Published reports can be found here and a Health Affairs Forefront piece can be found here.

Qualitative Research and Subject Matter Expertise

The California Department of Health Care of Health Care Access and Information, Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) sought assistance in standing up a legislative mandate to implement a health care cost growth target. Megan provided subject matter expertise, strategic guidance and meeting facilitation under a subcontract to Bailit Health.

Subject Matter Expertise and Meeting Facilitation

The Child Health Partnership wanted to update its mission, vision and values statement to more closely align with the work of the organization, and to recognize its efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion. Megan provided strategic planning to update their core mission, vision and values, and facilitate Board meetings.

Strategic Planning and Board Facilitation

Client Testimonials

  • I knew I could rely on Megan to listen to what the team or project was trying to accomplish and then come up with a range of possible options - even when we changed direction or had new curveballs to incorporate - she understood our end goal and how we could work together in complementary ways to accomplish it.

    Sarah Bartlemann

    Oregon Health Authority | Cost Growth Target and Health Care Market Oversight Program Manager

  • Working with Megan on a complex, multi-phased project has been a very positive experience. She is responsive, efficient, flexible, well-organized, and pleasant. She has gracefully adjusted to the constraints of the project, and generously provided access to critical contacts. Whether working independently or collaboratively, Megan has contributed to a strong process and impactful products.

    Carol Sakala

    National Partnership for Women & Families | Senior Director for Maternal Health

  • Megan coordinated muliple state agencies and health care stakeholder groups with varying and sometimes opposing interests to generate a comprehensive report with a series of recommendations for cost containment that ultimately led to the creation of the CT Office of Health Strategy. Her deep knowledge and professionalism in her interface with state leaders was critical to the success of the execution of recommendations in the report. Megan clearly demonstrates a deep breadth of knowledge, excellent writing skills, successful leadership of multi-pronged complex projects with a range of diverse interests, and a calm, professional demeanor. Megan delivers.

    Vicki Veltri

    Connecticut Office of Health Strategy | Executive Director