Discover why Statewise was recognized as the Top Medicaid EHR Software of 2026 for its operator-first approach, mobile-ready compliance, and authorized care workflows.
In an industry where technology often complicates care rather than simplifying it, Statewise has been officially recognized for breaking the mold. Healthcare Tech Outlook has named Statewise the Top Medicaid EHR Software for 2026, an honor determined by a panel of C-level executives and industry thought leaders. Click here to read the official Award Profile.
This award highlights a fundamental shift in how Medicaid software should function: by prioritizing the frontline caregivers who use the tools every single day.
Designing for the "Burden Bearers"
The vision for Statewise began with a simple but difficult reconciliation: balancing the executive need for clean claims with the caregiver’s need for simplicity.
"We design for the people who don't sign the contract but carry the burden every day," says Cole Ballweg, CEO of Statewise. "If the system doesn't work for them, nothing upstream or downstream works either".
While many platforms try to force Medicaid workflows into systems built for commercial insurance, Statewise was built from the ground up to mirror how Medicaid agencies actually operate.
Compliance Without the Complexity
For Medicaid providers, documentation isn't just paperwork—it’s operational protection. Statewise replaces long, ambiguous free-text notes with structured fields and guided inputs. This ensures that records are:
- Defensible: Records stand up to the scrutiny of audits.
- Scalable: The software adapts to state-by-state regulatory variations without creating "technical sprawl".
- Mobile-Ready: Agencies can utilize a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model, allowing staff to document care at the point of service.
From Point-of-Care to Paid Claims
In the low-margin environment of Medicaid, a mistake at the beginning of a shift leads to a denial at the end of the billing cycle. Statewise solves this by making the system intentionally rigid once care is authorized. Scheduling, documentation, and delivery must align perfectly with the authorization, ensuring that clean claims are the natural result of disciplined workflows.
As Statewise looks toward the future with automated scheduling and targeted AI tools, the goal remains the same: removing friction so staff can spend more time with families and less time correcting paperwork.