Episode 29: Ryan Stewart discusses report "Increasing Student Success and Support by Boosting Medicaid Engagement"

On this episode of Leading Community Colleges in California, host Larry Galizio welcomes Ryan Stewart, Ed. L.D., in an insightful conversation about opportunities to seek Medicaid funding to support student health services. Community colleges play a significant role in delivering health services, according to a recent report by Stewart and Sara Goldrick-Rab, Ph.D., Increasing Student Support and Success By Boosting Medicaid Engagement, However, while many California community colleges seek Medicaid reimbursement, only a fraction of community colleges nationwide bill for any of the eligible services they offer. Dr. Stewart explains how the report and accompanying dashboard can serve as a guide for community colleges to identify funds for student health services. Visit communitycollegemedicaid.org for the report and dashboard._______________________________________Ryan Stewart, CEO and founder of Mile 2 Consulting, has served as a teacher, New Mexico Secretary of Education, school district administrator, non-profit executive, adjunct professor, and instructional coach.He earned his doctorate in education leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and his B.A. in economics from Stanford University.