Thought Leadership Archives

Which States Have State-Based Marketplaces in 2026?

The number of states operating state-based health insurance marketplaces has been slowly but steadily rising over the last five years. When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) first required states to choose between providing a state-based...

Protecting Marketplace Integrity: How Thoughtful Platform Design Reduces Fraud Risk

Thought Leadership

Recent reporting from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has renewed attention on fraud risks in health insurance marketplaces. While the GAO’s findings focused on the federally facilitated marketplace, they underscore a broader truth that applies across...

Forging Ahead: How State Leaders Are Rising to the Challenge of H.R.1

Thought Leadership

Across the country, state human services leaders are navigating one of the most transformative periods in recent memory. The passage of H.R.1 has reshaped expectations around accuracy, training, and accountability, creating both urgency and opportunity for innovation....

When Custom Solutions Become Outdated and Limit Innovation

Newsroom, Thought Leadership

Now, more than ever, state health and human services agencies need IT solutions that offer both flexibility and ongoing support. What worked ten, five, or even one year ago may not work for tomorrow’s challenges, especially in today’s era of significant policy change,...

Avoiding SNAP Penalties and Navigating Change with Capacity, Not Hiring

AI, Newsroom, Resources, Thought Leadership

At Vimo, we understand the immense challenges SNAP administrators face today. With the government shutdown, states have been warned that federal SNAP benefits may not be distributed on November 1st, leaving state agencies to navigate the possibility of...

Building a Stronger Child Care Network with Tools to Help Providers Succeed