BerryDunn Principals Bring Medicaid Expertise to Annual NAMD Conference

Senior leaders from Medicaid Practice Group attend top, national Medicaid event November 18 – 21

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will return for the 20^th year to the National Association of Medicaid Directors Fall Conference (NAMD), taking place in National Harbor, Maryland, November 18 – 21. As a recognized leader in Medicaid consulting, BerryDunn partners with agencies across all 50 states and US territories to meet their evolving organizational needs.

The 2025 NAMD Fall conference brings together state Medicaid leaders and federal partners to share best practices and explore emerging trends and challenges, from implementing new federal legislation, to strengthening rural health communities, to maximizing the value of Medicaid IT investments.

“Our clients count on us to keep them ahead of the curve in an ever-shifting landscape,” says Bill Richardson, a Principal in BerryDunn’s Medicaid Practice Group. “Leading Medicaid industry events like the NAMD Conference are valuable opportunities to connect with federal partners to strengthen collaborative relationships and gain national perspective and insights to support the agencies and leaders we work with.”

BerryDunn has served as a trusted advisor to Medicaid agencies for 25 years, collaborating with clients to help them achieve organizational excellence. The Medicaid team continues to expand its suite of consulting services to meet evolving market demands, improve outcomes, and strengthen program integrity.

“Increasingly, our team has recognized the need to support our clients with executive coaching, leadership development, and customized training,” says BerryDunn’s Shea Berry-Brennan, who has been providing Medicaid consulting for over 10 years. “Through strategic guidance and continuous development, we help our clients achieve sustainable success by focusing on the people at the heart of their organizations.”

BerryDunn’s unique team approach keeps experts close to clients, empowering faster, smarter decision-making with fewer bureaucratic layers. Rooted in relationships, the firm’s Medicaid team helps State Medicaid Agencies adapt to regulatory changes, improve systems, streamline processes, and build future-ready Medicaid programs.

The BerryDunn team attending the event represents decades of hands-on experience working with Medicaid clients, and each brings deep expertise in Medicaid policy, technology, and program excellence. They include Principals Shea Berry-Brennan, Bill Richardson, Ed Daranyi, Nicole Becnel, and Olga Gross-Balzano.

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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.