Managed Care
ACAP Launches Innovation Fund for Medicaid Health Plans
The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) announced September 22, 2026, the launch of the ACAP Innovation Fund in partnership with Innovation Fund Management. The initiative is designed to drive innovation in Medicaid managed care, though specific investment focus areas, funding amounts, and eligibility criteria were not detailed in the announcement. The fund targets ACAP member plans, which are safety-net health plans serving Medicaid and other vulnerable populations. Details on application timelines and fund deployment are expected to follow.
Why it mattersA dedicated investment vehicle for Medicaid managed care innovation could accelerate adoption of new care delivery models, technologies, and value-based payment strategies among safety-net health plans.