BerryDunn Showcases Thought Leadership and Expertise at 2025 MESC Conference

This year’s Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference spotlights the firm’s industry knowledge with a focus on AI and the latest federal and state legislation.

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will return for the 25th year to the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC), taking place August 11 – 14 in Milwaukee, WI. The firm is a leading voice in Medicaid and other Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, program excellence, and healthcare data analytics, with decades of hands-on experience supporting states and territories.

The MESC brings together territorial, state, federal, and private-sector leaders to discuss and collaborate on Medicaid and other HHS systems and the policies that affect them. Hot topics at MESC 2025 include systems optimization, healthcare IT strategy, and a strong emphasis on modernization, interoperability, and health equity.

“The urgency for the healthcare community to prioritize the well-being of those they serve—while modernizing systems, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation—has never been greater,” says Zachary Rioux, Principal at BerryDunn. “Our team is deeply committed to helping clients build future-ready solutions that are both strategic and sustainable. We’ve supported agencies in preparing for and responding to major federal legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and we continue to guide clients through the evolving policy landscape.”

BerryDunn’s involvement with industry associations, governance boards, and conferences enables the consulting team to anticipate and help clients respond to developments like the recent State Health Officials (SHO) letter #25003 and upcoming changes to the Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA). MESC is a powerful gathering of ideas, experience, and purpose—and BerryDunn is proud to be part of a community that’s driving meaningful change in healthcare.

Several BerryDunn professionals will play a leading role in this year’s conference presentations, including:

Alexandra Nardo and Robert Morey will speak during a session titled “Building the Foundation for AI: Puerto Rico’s AI Readiness Roadmap.” The session explores the Puerto Rico Medicaid Program’s assessment, planning process, and roadmap in support of the agency’s AI considerations.

Delivering purposeful results through partnership, Amber Davis, a Manager in BerryDunn’s Medicaid Practice Group, will moderate a session on “Advancing Medicaid Innovation through the CMS Leverage & Reuse Initiative.” This session will explore how states and territories are collaborating to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation in Medicaid technology.

Partnering with CMS and the leadership team at the Puerto Rico Medicaid Program (PRMP), Nikki Welch, Manager at BerryDunn, will present “Leveraging Organizational Change Management (OCM) Maturity Results to Enhance Medicaid Outcomes.” This session highlights PRMP’s journey to integrate OCM practices across Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) and how the use of BerryDunn’s OCM Maturity Assessment framework has provided measurable insights that directly support program success.

“Our team members gain valuable perspective by being actively engaged in Medicaid IT and policy planning at the national and state levels,” says Ed Daranyi, BerryDunn Principal and leader of the firm’s Medicaid Practice Group. “We provide those insights and deep industry knowledge to clients across the country, supporting innovation in client solutions.”

As BerryDunn celebrates 25 years at MESC, the firm remains committed to helping agencies navigate complexity with clarity, purpose, and innovation. With deep expertise in policy, technology, and program excellence, BerryDunn continues to lead with insight and impact.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.