Ascend ScoreTM

The Ascend Score™ helps healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community partners establish a baseline of individual self-sufficiency, measure changes over time, and identify opportunities for additional support.

Better Health Better Pay Collaborative offers licensing of the Ascend Score™ assessment and scoring materials, with implementation guidance and technical assistance available to participating organizations.

Contact us to learn more about licensing the Ascend Score™ for your organization.

What We Do

We help organizations improve health and economic outcomes, especially for Medicaid populations.

About Us

Better Health Better Pay Collaborative (BHBP) brings together healthcare, workforce, and human services partners to improve health, employment, and economic self-sufficiency outcomes, particularly for Medicaid populations.

What Makes BHBP Unique

Cross-Sector Expertise

We bridge health and workforce systems to support economic mobility and better care.

National Network

We convene national leaders and experts to scale and implement proven strategies.

Actionable Support

We turn ideas into on-the-ground results through tailored tools and strategies.

Real-World Impact

Florida Self-Sufficiency Council

Statewide initiative to support Medicaid transitions to work and wellness.

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Mobile Learning for New Moms

Home-based digital job training and mentoring for new mothers.

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Direct Care Workforce Strategy

Stronger pipelines, better training, and improved retention for caregivers.

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Enhancing Medicaid Access While Integrating Employment Support

Creating systems that support individuals in maintaining coverage while working toward financial independence.

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Our Team

Let's Work Together

As CMS and states prioritize self-sufficiency and workforce alignment, BHBP helps you stay ahead - with smart, integrated solutions tailored to your goals.

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Pearl River, NY 10965
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