Nancy Archibald, MHA, MBA, is the associate director of Medicare and Medicaid integration at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), where she leads a portfolio of initiatives related to improving care for individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid and those who need long-term services and supports (LTSS). She leads CHCS’ work on the Integrated Care Resource Center, a long-term technical assistance project supporting states in advancing Medicare and Medicaid integration. She also provides strategic support for Advancing Medicare and Medicaid Integration and the Medicare Academy projects. Nancy also leads CHCS’ partnerships with other organizations on a variety of federally commissioned projects for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, and other entities that examine issues relevant to both dually eligible and LTSS populations and the systems of care that serve them.

Prior to joining CHCS, Nancy was principal of the Blaxhall Group. She also was an analyst at Mathematica where she conducted both qualitative and quantitative evaluations of federally sponsored demonstrations and a project director for the Peer Review Organization of New Jersey, designing and managing health care quality improvement projects for Medicare beneficiaries.

Nancy earned master’s degrees in health policy administration and business administration from the University of Pittsburgh where she received a fellowship from the Health Policy Institute.

In her free time, Nancy enjoys practicing her baking skills, playing with her puppy, and spending time with family.