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How Meridian is strengthening provider support to better serve members.

Informed by clinical leadership experience, Meridian is taking a provider‑facing approach—including a new partnership with Violet—to improve care delivery and equity.

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Meridian partners with Violet to improve rural health care and advance equity across Illinois

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Violet are working together to improve care quality, reduce costs, and equip providers with education and insights to better serve rural and underserved populations.

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Pathways to equity: Reflections from the 2025 Minnesota State of Reform Conference

At this year’s Minnesota State of Reform Conference, experts stressed the urgency of protecting equity infrastructure, centering communities in health decisions, and building technology that closes care gaps.

October 1, 2025

January 7, 2026

Health Plan of Nevada partners with Violet to advance person-centered care across the state.

Violet and Health Plan of Nevada are partnering to improve health outcomes and ensure every Nevadan can access high-quality, person-centered care, especially those in historically underserved communities.

August 11, 2025

January 7, 2026

The proven success of culturally tailored interventions.

Community-based, culturally tailored care has improved outcomes in maternal health, chronic disease, and more. This piece explores what makes these interventions effective—and why health systems must follow their lead.

June 9, 2025

January 7, 2026

How the evolving federal landscape impacts health care in Michigan: What we heard at the Michigan State of Reform Conference

At a critical moment for Medicaid, the 2025 Michigan State of Reform Conference highlighted the real-life impact of proposed federal cuts. From provider taxes to work requirements, the message was clear: protecting access to care requires urgent action and stronger advocacy.

April 22, 2025

January 7, 2026

How Violet Supports DHCS Quality Goals for Medi-Cal

Discover how Violet’s provider and network analytics support the DHCS Comprehensive Quality Strategy by addressing health equity, early intervention, and patient-centered care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Learn how our Benchmarks, cultural competence training, and Verified Inclusive Organization designation help health plans close care gaps and drive equitable health outcomes.

March 11, 2025

January 7, 2026

Senate Bill 923: A step forward in trans-inclusive health care

California’s Senate Bill 923 sets a new standard for trans-inclusive care by mandating cultural competency training and improving provider directory transparency.

January 31, 2025

January 7, 2026

Collective Commitment to Health Equity in Washington: Takeaways from the 2025 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference Part 2

Explore how Washington is advancing health equity, from expanding Medicaid and improving oral health access to integrating behavioral health care and fostering culturally competent care for underserved communities.

January 23, 2025

January 7, 2026

Advancing Medicaid access in Washington State: Takeaways from the 2025 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference Part 1

Explore key insights from the 2025 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference, where experts discussed Medicaid access, managed care, inequities in payment structures, and the role of community care hubs and telehealth in improving health outcomes for marginalized populations.

January 23, 2025

January 7, 2026

Violet's 2024 Year in Review

We've had an incredible year empowering provider organizations and health plans to advance health equity and deliver truly inclusive care. Take a look at our 2024 highlights and the impact we've made together!

January 2, 2025

January 7, 2026

The Violet team’s Behavioral Health Tech Conference takeaways part 1.

Reflecting on Behavioral Health Tech 2024, Violet's team highlights key themes from the largest conference on mental health care, health equity, and technology.

December 5, 2024

January 7, 2026

Rocky Mountain Health Plans is incorporating Violet’s Verified Inclusive Organization status in reimbursement models.

Discover how Rocky Mountain Health Plans integrates Violet’s Verified Inclusive Organization designation into value-based payments to enhance health equity.

December 3, 2024

January 7, 2026

What it means to be a Verified Inclusive Organization

Violet Benchmarks set the standard for inclusive care by measuring provider cultural competence across BIPOC, LGBQ, and TGNC communities. From Verified Inclusive Providers to the Verified Inclusive Organization badge, learn how Violet empowers health organizations to recognize and reward culturally competent providers, ensuring a more equitable health care landscape.

November 12, 2024

January 7, 2026

Violet and Northeast Health Partners join forces to advance health equity in rural and frontier communities in Colorado.

By embedding cultural competence into the fabric of care delivery, Violet and NHP are paving the way for a more inclusive and responsive network that meets the needs of millions of Coloradans, regardless of their location or background.

September 30, 2024

January 7, 2026

What to know about Section 5123 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

‍The new regulation requires accurate, updated, and searchable provider directories.

August 19, 2024

January 7, 2026

Revising cervical and breast cancer screening guidelines to advance equitable health care.

How removing gendered language from HEDIS measures is making care more accessible for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming patients.

May 15, 2024

January 7, 2026

Health Equity Matters: Interview with Pleasant Radford Jr., Health Equity Officer at UCare

We sat down with Pleasant Radford Jr., Health Equity Officer at UCare, to talk about the role health plans play in addressing disparities.

April 23, 2024

January 7, 2026

Updates to HEDIS: Race and ethnicity stratification and gender-affirming approaches to measurement.

The latest NCQA updates to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures for MY2024 include expanded race and ethnicity stratification and a focus on gender-inclusive language.

April 10, 2024

January 7, 2026

UCare and Violet join forces to advance health equity in Minnesota with a culturally responsive network.

UCare, a leading Medicaid plan in Minnesota, announces the state’s first innovative payer partnership with Violet, aimed at fostering inclusive health care delivery and improving health outcomes across the state.

April 8, 2024

January 7, 2026

Understanding network cultural competence to improve behavioral health.

Violet equips health plans with provider cultural competency data that seamlessly plugs into care navigation solutions to improve behavioral health outcomes.

January 22, 2024

January 7, 2026

Learn how Violet helps health plans earn NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation.

Learn how Violet helps health plans earn NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation, and more.

November 15, 2023

January 7, 2026

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How Meridian is strengthening provider support to better serve members.

Informed by clinical leadership experience, Meridian is taking a provider‑facing approach—including a new partnership with Violet—to improve care delivery and equity.

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Meridian partners with Violet to improve rural health care and advance equity across Illinois

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Violet are working together to improve care quality, reduce costs, and equip providers with education and insights to better serve rural and underserved populations.

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Violet named to the 2026 New York Digital Health 100

DH100 recognizes the companies shaping the future of healthcare innovation in NY

February 11, 2026

February 3, 2026

New Violet Benchmarks for Neurodivergent, Rural, and Veteran patient care

Violet’s new Benchmarks recognize provider experience in Neurodivergent, Rural, and Veteran patient care, helping clinicians showcase their expertise and better connect patients to the care they need.

February 11, 2026

January 21, 2026

A year of progress: How providers advanced person-centered care with Violet in 2025.

Violet's 2025 Wrap-up showcases how providers built skills through CE/CME education, advanced Benchmarks, and delivered more person-centered care.

January 7, 2026

December 29, 2025

Person-centered care, policy shifts, and AI: Violet’s BHT 2025 takeaways

Three Violet team members share what stood out to them at BHT 2025, from AI conversations to new ideas shaping behavioral health.

January 7, 2026

December 8, 2025

Pathways to equity: Reflections from the 2025 Minnesota State of Reform Conference

At this year’s Minnesota State of Reform Conference, experts stressed the urgency of protecting equity infrastructure, centering communities in health decisions, and building technology that closes care gaps.

January 7, 2026

October 1, 2025

Celebrating One Medical: Now a Violet Verified Organization

Violet is proud to recognize One Medical as a Violet Verified Organization, celebrating their commitment to person-centered care and advancing health equity across their provider network.

January 7, 2026

October 1, 2025

Introducing Violet Assistant: Real-time support to personalize the care experience.

Discover Violet Assistant, an AI-powered clinical companion that delivers evidence-based tools, real-world guidance, and personalized learning, helping providers save time and improve care.

January 7, 2026

August 19, 2025

Health Plan of Nevada partners with Violet to advance person-centered care across the state.

Violet and Health Plan of Nevada are partnering to improve health outcomes and ensure every Nevadan can access high-quality, person-centered care, especially those in historically underserved communities.

January 7, 2026

August 11, 2025

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