4.15.26
If you are trying to understand what Medicaid transformation looks like in practice today, published records are a treasure trove for discovering opportunities.
This month’s issue of The Public Sector Brief looks at the dual transformation pressures shaping Medicaid right now: major federal Medicaid changes with a 2027 implementation deadline, and the parallel Rural Health Transformation Program pushing states toward bold change in technology infrastructure, workforce development, data use, and delivery design.
I’m sharing insight from a webinar highlighting how Georgia is approaching rural health transformation for inspiration of where you can find opportunities to support your state’s plan.
Inside the full issue, you’ll find:
A factual overview of the current Medicaid and RHT timeline
Why states need operational readiness before the formal deadline arrives
Why the Rural Health Transformation Program is built for bold change rather than routine operations
How Georgia’s GREAT Health strategy helps illustrate what state-level translation can look like
Practical Google searches and AI prompts to help readers research their own state
Where to look for community engagement outreach, Medicaid advisory councils, rural health associations, nonprofits, and other opportunities to share feedback
