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Reimagining Medicaid: Oregon's Revolutionary Approach to Health Equity
Episode 139

Reimagining Medicaid: Oregon's Revolutionary Approach to Health Equity

Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing Healthcare · Sejal Hathi, Megan Antonelli

February 4, 202527m 1s

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Show Notes

Dr. Sejal Hathi, the nation's youngest state health director, discusses Oregon's groundbreaking Medicaid transformation that expands coverage beyond traditional healthcare to include housing, climate health, and nutrition. Learn how this innovative model achieved 97% coverage while addressing social determinants of health and setting new standards for healthcare policy nationwide.

  • Oregon's expanded Medicaid model demonstrates how healthcare funding can effectively address social determinants of health
  • Integration of housing, climate health, and nutrition support creates more comprehensive health outcomes
  • State-level innovation can drive national healthcare policy transformation
  • Personal experience and diverse perspectives are crucial for reimagining healthcare systems

Sejal Hathi, MD, MBA, Director, Oregon Health Authority

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live
 

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