Season 4: Episode 15: Public Health Week & Medicaid Awareness Month - Good Health Doesn't Just Happen.

Send us Fan MailGood health doesn't just happen.It's built on clean water, safe food, vaccinations, and access to care. It's the result of policies, partnerships, and people who show up for their communities every single day. And for nearly 2 million Michiganders, it starts with four letters: Medicaid.April is both National Public Health Week (April 6-12) and Medicaid Awareness Month—two observances that remind us how much we take for granted and how much is at stake.In this episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. sits down with Rebecca Daxenbichler—Vice President of Operations at Meridian Health Plan—to explore how public health infrastructure and Medicaid coverage work together to keep Michigan families healthy.About Our Guest:🏥 Rebecca Daxenbichler – Vice President of Operations, Meridian Health Plan (a Centene Corporation company). Rebecca brings nearly a decade of experience with Centene Corporation and an extensive background in enterprise implementations, Medicare product development, training, quality improvement, and business operations. She holds a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Rebecca is passionate about operational excellence that translates into better outcomes for the members Meridian serves.Topics Covered:✅Why "good health doesn't just happen"—and who makes it possible✅ How Medicaid serves as the foundation of healthcare for millions of Americans✅What Meridian Health Plan is doing to improve health outcomes for Michigan families✅ The connection between public health infrastructure and individual wellbeing✅ How operations and quality improvement translate into better care✅Resources for Michiganders who may be eligible for Medicaid coverageKey Statistics:68+ million Americans are covered by Medicaid nationwideMedicaid covers nearly half of all children in the U.S.42% of all births in America are covered by Medicaid62% of nursing home residents rely on Medicaid for their care8 million Americans with disabilities depend on Medicaid for daily living supportNearly 2 million Michiganders receive coverage through Meridian8 in 10 Americans approve of the Medicaid programNational Public Health Week 2026 Theme: "Ready. Set. Action!"This year's theme calls on each of us to look back at the progress we've made—and look forward to the steps needed for an even healthier future. Because one truth guides it all: Good health doesn't just happen.Medicaid Awareness MonthFirst launched in 2018, April marks the 9th annual Medicaid Awareness Month—a time to honor the program that makes healthcare possible for children, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and working families across America.📺 Watch The Home Health Care Today ShowWMYD-TV20 Detroit | Saturdays at 10am EST🎙️ Listen to the PodcastAvailable on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcastsProudly sponsored by Meridian, a Centene Corporation company."Care. Above All Else."🔗 Resources:Meridian Health Plan of Michigan: https://www.mimeridian.comMichigan Medicaid Enrollment: https://w