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Medicaid on the Line: What Arizona's Health Centers Need to Know Now

Jul 8, 2025 · 54m

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In this urgent special episode of The Exam Room , Dr. Rhiannon Winsor and Producer Benj Braman sit down with Jessica Yanow, President and CEO of the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, to talk about the very real and imminent threats to Medicaid in Arizona. With proposed legislation under review, health centers are bracing for a spike in uninsured patients, reduced funding, and operational strain. Jessica shares how health centers are responding through scenario planning, innovation, and collaboration, and why trust, adaptability, and communication are more critical than ever. You'll also hear how advocacy, internal culture, and technology like AI are shaping the way forward.…