Reimagining Medicaid: Oregon's Revolutionary Approach to Health Equity

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 healthIntegration of housing, climate health, and nutrition support creates more comprehensive health outcomesState-level innovation can drive national healthcare policy transformationPersonal experience and diverse perspectives are crucial for reimagining healthcare systemsSejal Hathi, MD, MBA, Director, Oregon Health AuthorityMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live  Subscribe to Digital Health Talks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.Learn more about HealthIMPACT Live events, virtual forums, and healthcare leader conversations at healthimpactlive.com.Interested in being a guest, sponsoring, or joining the HealthIMPACT community? Visit healthimpactlive.com/digital-health-talks.