Medicaid Leadership Exchange

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A podcast series exploring priority topics for Medicaid leaders developed in partnership with the National Association of Medicaid Directors and the Center for Health Care Strategies through support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Center for Health Care Strategies and the National Association of Medicaid Directors


    • May 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Medicaid Leadership Exchange

    The Impact of Medicaid on the Rural Health Care Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 31:31


    No matter where someone lives — in rural regions, urban areas, or in-between — they should have equitable access to high-quality health care. This first episode in a new season of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast highlights the importance of Medicaid to the millions of people living in rural communities across the country. It delves... Read more » The post The Impact of Medicaid on the Rural Health Care Landscape appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Achieving Better Outcomes for Priority Populations: What to Expect in Seasons 5 of Medicaid Leadership Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 10:20


    In this season 5 overview of Medicaid Leadership Exchange, podcast hosts discuss how the season will explore the access-related challenges faced by Medicaid members across the nation and the work Medicaid agencies are doing to ensure high quality, equitable care. The season will have a particular focus on priority populations — centering both Medicaid members... Read more » The post Achieving Better Outcomes for Priority Populations: What to Expect in Seasons 5 of Medicaid Leadership Exchange appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    Improving Aging Supports Through Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 28:52


    Medicaid leaders from Michigan and Indiana discuss strategies they're using to address these issues, including their efforts to co-design solutions with Medicaid members. The post Improving Aging Supports Through Collaboration appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    The Intersection of Housing and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 33:57


    Representatives from Wisconsin and Arizona share the innovative solutions their state Medicaid programs are developing in partnership with the housing sector to tackle homelessness. The post The Intersection of Housing and Health appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Aligning Medicaid and Behavioral Health in Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 25:40


    Explores how involving cross-agency teams at the beginning of efforts to design, implement, or improve programs can streamline processes across agencies and for enrollees. The post Aligning Medicaid and Behavioral Health in Virginia appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Mapping Members’ Experience of Early Childhood Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 31:56


    Explores how a cross-agency team in Alaska embarked on a journey mapping process to better understand the experiences of pregnant people impacted by substance use disorder to improve maternal health and reduce infant out-of-home placement. The post Mapping Members' Experience of Early Childhood Systems appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Medicaid Finds New Partner in Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 30:40


    Explores how coordinating reentry and support services with community partners can improve the lives of people impacted by the justice system, and potentially help reduce rates of recidivism. The post Medicaid Finds New Partner in Justice appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    How Do Members Experience Medicaid?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 22:03


    Explores the importance of member experience advisory councils, and how implementing these groups can help programs streamline operations, foster inclusivity and equality, and promote perspectives that can improve Medicaid for community members. The post How Do Members Experience Medicaid? appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    Aligning for the Good of Medicaid Members

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 24:06


    Offers insight into atypical cross-sector partnerships that offer great potential to align for better outcomes, such as state budget offices and legislators. The post Aligning for the Good of Medicaid Members appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    Unwinding Pandemic-Era Medicaid Policies Requires Teamwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:00


    This episode explores the complexities of rethinking policies created during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The post Unwinding Pandemic-Era Medicaid Policies Requires Teamwork appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Big Stakes in Home- and Community-Based Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 29:15


    This episode explores how Medicaid leaders can use the recent spotlight on home- and community-based services to drive improvements in care and delivery. The post Big Stakes in Home- and Community-Based Services appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Inside Medicaid's Workforce Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 26:32


    Medicaid, like nearly every other sector, is facing staff burnout following two-plus years of the pandemic. Recruiting Medicaid staff, however, presents unique challenges since it can be highly technical work. This new episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast explores the inner workings of Medicaid's workforce recovery and the opportunity to build a more diverse,... Read more » The post Inside Medicaid's Workforce Recovery appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    Medicaid's Ongoing Equity Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 35:59


    Medicaid leaders explore what a commitment to equity means for Medicaid and how to put it into action. The post Medicaid's Ongoing Equity Commitment appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 39:50


    Three Medicaid leaders discuss the behavioral health needs of children and opportunities for Medicaid to better support those needs. The post Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Children appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Leading Medicaid Out of Emergency and Into Its Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 38:29


    Three former Medicaid directors explore what they would prioritize now and into the future when the public health emergency unwinds — and where blind spots may lie. The post Leading Medicaid Out of Emergency and Into Its Future appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

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    Talking about Anti-Racism and Health Equity: A Conversation with Tekisha Everette, Jim Jones, and Lisa Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 36:42


    Critical conversations about health equity can be productive when there is a shared and agreed-upon language amongst Medicaid agencies. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Tekisha Everette, executive director, Health Equity Solutions, Lisa Lee, commissioner, at the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services, and Jim Jones, Medicaid Director, at the Wisconsin Department of... Read more » The post Talking about Anti-Racism and Health Equity: A Conversation with Tekisha Everette, Jim Jones, and Lisa Lee appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts to Better Support Staff of Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 30:25


    The past year has seen many sectors of health care increasingly pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as health equity become a more prominent topic. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Ivory Banks, chief of staff at the Department of Medical Assistance Services, Commonwealth of Virginia, and Marlia Mattke, assistant administrator at... Read more » The post Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts to Better Support Staff of Color appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Using Data to Empower Medicaid to Support Health Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 33:00


    Effective data measurement is critical for Medicaid programs seeking to advance health equity and better understand different experiences of populations served by the program. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Ben Shaffer, Medicaid Director at the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and Kelly Cunningham, Interim Medicaid Administrator at... Read more » The post Using Data to Empower Medicaid to Support Health Equity appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Building Health Equity into Medicaid Budgeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 31:08


    The COVID-19 pandemic, ensuing recession, and amplification of issues related to health equity have forced state Medicaid agencies to evaluate their budgets and investments to better serve Medicaid enrollees. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Tracy Johnson, Medicaid director at the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and Caprice Knapp,... Read more » The post Building Health Equity into Medicaid Budgeting appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Addressing Barriers to Care for Rural Medicaid Enrollees in Maine and Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 28:39


    People who live in rural areas often experience health disparities caused by barriers to health care, such as lack of transportation, a shortage of providers, and closures of rural hospitals. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Michelle Probert, director at the Office of MaineCare Services, and Stephanie Stephens, associate commissioner of the... Read more » The post Addressing Barriers to Care for Rural Medicaid Enrollees in Maine and Texas appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Vaccine Equity Strategies: Perspectives from Georgia and West Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021


    As COVID-19 vaccines become broadly available in the U.S., state Medicaid leaders face ongoing challenges around equitable vaccine distribution and access for Medicaid enrollees, particularly for individuals from historically marginalized communities. In this episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Lynnette Rhodes, executive director of medical assistance plans at the Georgia Department of Community Health,... Read more » The post Vaccine Equity Strategies: Perspectives from Georgia and West Virginia appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Developing While Working Remotely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 5:13


    As you continue to lead through the crisis from home, it is necessary to develop some new routines. One of the best ways to adapt to your new professional setting is to make time for your own development. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert,... Read more » The post Developing While Working Remotely appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Dealing with Extended Sheltering During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 5:56


    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, most of us remain sheltered at home. Many people are becoming fatigued by the loss of boundaries between work and personal time — especially as summer is often a time to recharge. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert,... Read more » The post Dealing with Extended Sheltering During COVID-19 appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Enlisting Others to Achieve Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 7:38


    An effective leader needs to know how to enlist others to achieve goals, but this can be a new challenge when everyone is working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, and Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the... Read more » The post Enlisting Others to Achieve Goals appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Pivoting to Strategy During COVID-19 and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 7:07


    Once past coping with immediate needs during difficult times, Medicaid leaders must be able to pivot to develop strategies that can guide the organizational response in the coming months. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, and Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership... Read more » The post Pivoting to Strategy During COVID-19 and Beyond appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Using Vision as Coherence During Unsettling Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 7:56


    To ensure all levels of an organization have a leadership vision, Medicaid leaders must be able to provide coherence to those around them. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, and Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid Directors, discuss... Read more » The post Using Vision as Coherence During Unsettling Times appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Addressing VUCA as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 6:17


    The COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainties, and the racial injustices left unaddressed for generations have led to the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment we are all working within today. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, and Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the... Read more » The post Addressing VUCA as a Leader appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Addressing Employee Underperformance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 6:56


    Underperformance in any situation is a complex and challenging issue for leaders to address whether working in-person or virtually. In this episode, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, speaks with Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid Directors, about tips to address employee underperformance while working virtually... Read more » The post Addressing Employee Underperformance appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Using Emotional Intelligence to Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 7:00


    One of the greatest challenges for those in leadership roles is learning how to influence without formal authority. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert speaks with Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid Directors, about how state leaders can... Read more » The post Using Emotional Intelligence to Influence appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Building and Using Relationships During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 5:35


    Working remotely during COVID-19 can make relationship building a challenge. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, speaks with Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid Directors, about opportunities for state leaders to create and foster relationships virtually. View accompanying... Read more » The post Building and Using Relationships During COVID-19 appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Delegating While Working Remotely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 5:21


    Delegating projects or tasks during a pandemic means doing so virtually, which creates obstacles that would not be there if it were in person. In this episode of Quick-Takes for Medicaid Leaders Amid COVID-19, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert, speaks with Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid... Read more » The post Delegating While Working Remotely appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Developing Others When No One is Around

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 4:36


    With COVID-19 forcing organizations to work from home to flatten the curve, developing others has become a challenge. In this episode, Ed O’Neil, PhD, MPA, a leadership development expert speaks with Hilary Kennedy, program director for Medicaid leadership at the National Association of Medicaid Directors about strategies Medicaid leaders can use to continue developing their... Read more » The post Developing Others When No One is Around appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Moving the Needle on Maternal and Infant Mortality: A Conversation with New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 38:33


    The heartbreaking statistics on maternal and infant mortality have motivated Medicaid and public health agencies across the country to partner in developing strategies that increase the likelihood of healthy outcomes before, during, and following birth. In this Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, staff from New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia Medicaid, and the Association of State and... Read more » The post Moving the Needle on Maternal and Infant Mortality: A Conversation with New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Creating Meaningful Consumer Engagement in Medicaid: Perspectives from Colorado and Washington State

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 27:50


    Medicaid programs serve millions of Americans across the country. One important component of serving consumers well is ensuring that they have a voice in program design and operations. In this Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, MaryAnne Lindeblad, BSN, MPH, Washington State Medicaid director, and Tracy Johnson, PhD, Colorado Medicaid director, discuss the strategies and challenges they... Read more » The post Creating Meaningful Consumer Engagement in Medicaid: Perspectives from Colorado and Washington State appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Staying on Mission in Wisconsin Medicaid: Strategies for Engaging Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 32:43


    Holding a leadership role in a Medicaid agency means that the days are busy and often pulled in multiple directions. In this dynamic environment, it can be challenging to find the time to focus on staff, their bandwidth, and their understanding of the agency’s vision. Making a commitment to staff morale and finding time for... Read more » The post Staying on Mission in Wisconsin Medicaid: Strategies for Engaging Staff appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Ensuring Strategic Program Sustainability in Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 33:41


    Medicaid often represents one of the largest portions of a state budget and is a critical resource for individuals and families when state economies are struggling. With growing speculation about the timing of the next recession, planning for financial sustainability is on the minds of many Medicaid leaders. In this Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, Connecticut’s... Read more » The post Ensuring Strategic Program Sustainability in Medicaid appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Developing Cross-Agency Collaboration to Better Serve Children in Foster Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 25:58


    Nearly all children in foster care are eligible for Medicaid. Building strong relationships between state Medicaid and child welfare agencies can help ensure that the needs of children and families in the child welfare system are met. In this Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast, West Virginia Medicaid director Cindy Beane and Kentucky Medicaid director Carol Steckel... Read more » The post Developing Cross-Agency Collaboration to Better Serve Children in Foster Care appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

    Developing Medicaid Agency Executive Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 29:22


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    Facilitating Cross-Agency Collaboration involving Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 20:19


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    The Art & Science of Setting the Leadership Frame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 30:24


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