Grand Canyon Times

Medicaid can partner with tribal communities to better serve their members, who face persistent and significant health disparities. Before deciding how to address tribal needs, it is critical for Medicaid agencies to forge strong partnerships by actively listening to what the tribes need and want. This episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast explores how Medicaid can better serve tribes by establishing clear lines of communication between tribal communities and Medicaid staff. The episode highlights the importance of respect in building partnerships with tribes and acknowledges how the rich histories of these communities impact their needs, health, and well-being.

The conversation features perspectives from two tribal leaders and an Arizona Medicaid leader.

The episode is hosted by Mark Larson, former Vermont Medicaid director and senior vice president, Leadership and Capacity Building at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS).

This podcast was produced by the Medicaid Leadership Exchange. The podcast explores priority topics for Medicaid leaders and is developed in partnership by the National Association of Medicaid Directors and CHCS through support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Visit The Center for Health Care Strategies to listen to this podcast.