The Coral Blog
Expert perspectives on policy, performance, and system change.
The Coral Blog is where we break down what’s happening in health care and what it means for leaders working to improve outcomes and affordability. Drawing from our cross-sector experience, we offer commentary that connects the dots between regulation, strategy, and operations.
Bridging Medicaid and Public Health: Turning Shared Goals into Shared Systems
As states face mounting budget pressures, workforce shortages, and rising rates of preventable disease, one truth has become clear: Medicaid and public health can no longer afford to work in silos. The National Association of Medicaid Directors’ new resource, A Medicaid Leader’s Playbook: Action Steps to Building Public Health Partnerships, offers a practical roadmap for how agencies can work together to improve outcomes and maximize impact.