BerryDunn Brings Thought Leadership and Expertise to 2026 MESC Conference

The firm’s Medicaid experts will connect with leaders and modernization practitioners from across the country to discuss the future of Medicaid technology and policy.

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will return for the 26th year to the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) taking place August 17 – 20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The firm is a trusted advisor to Medicaid agencies, helping them navigate complexity, implement system changes, and reduce risk in order to move forward with confidence.

At MESC, territorial, state, federal, and private-sector leaders convene to discuss and collaborate on Medicaid and other health and human services systems and the policies that affect them. Key themes and issues this year include program integrity and oversight, operational excellence and compliance, data-driven decision-making, and technology modernization and AI.

“Medicaid agencies are facing competing challenges straining their organizational resources. Changes enacted by H.R. 1 require enhanced administrative focus and time to achieve the established goals and objectives. States and territories are juggling several concurrent program initiatives that are straining the availability of critical sponsors, leaders, and operational program staff who also participate in modernization efforts,” says Jason Hargrove, Principal in BerryDunn’s Medicaid Practice Group. “Our team is deeply committed to helping agencies navigate this current reality with creative solutions and strategies that balance these constraints while advancing technology modernization programs, improving healthcare outcomes, and meeting demands for standardized fiscal and operational reporting.”

The firm’s involvement with industry associations, governance boards, and conferences like MESC allows BerryDunn to anticipate and help clients respond to legislative policy developments, such as the implementation of federal work requirements beginning in January 2027.

“MESC is a powerful opportunity to network, gather ideas, and exchange perspectives,” says Zachary Rioux, Principal in the firm’s Medicaid Practice Group. “We look forward to connecting with Medicaid and HHS leaders, sharing our expertise, and discussing the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of Medicaid.” BerryDunn will have diverse representatives from across practices available at booth 308/310.

With deep experience in Medicaid policy, technology, and program excellence, BerryDunn continues to lead with insight and impact. As the firm marks 26 years at MESC, they remain committed to helping agencies navigate complexity with clarity, purpose, and innovation.

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. 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.