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State-Led Panel Discussion on Transforming Care for Justice-Involved Individuals

Written by Admin | Sep 10, 2025 8:24:08 PM

View this panel discussion to gain firsthand insights into how states are navigating waiver implementation, addressing systemic barriers, and improving health outcomes for justice-involved populations.

What you'll learn:

  • Key Considerations & Challenges:
    Hear from states about the unique circumstances they faced when applying for the waiver and the biggest obstacles they’ve navigated.
  • Implementation Strategies & Lessons Learned:
    Gain insights into how states are structuring their programs, coordinating care, and overcoming early hurdles in implementation.
  • Future of Justice-Involved Healthcare:
    Understand the impact of policy changes, claims coordination, and the evolving Medicaid landscape under the new administration.

Participants

  • Rae Bauman, Program Director​ Care Management, Acentra Health 
  • Ronna Cole, ​Deputy Assistant ​Secretary for Health Services, Washington Department of Corrections 
  • Lisa Flynn, Health Services Administrator, Washington Department of Corrections 
  • Verlon Johnson, Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer, Acentra Health and Chair, MACPAC
  • Jason McGill, Assistant Director, Medicaid Programs Division, Washington Health Care Authority
  • Tyron Nixon, Transformation Implementation Manager, Washington Health Care Authority
  • Ted Ryle, LICSW, MSW, MA, Clinical Director/Juvenile Rehabilitation Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
  • Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Director of the Division of Public Policy and Strategic Planning, AZHCCCS 
  • Meghan Vanderstelt, Director Program Policy, ​Michigan Department ​of Health & Human Services
  • Vikki Wachino, Founder & Executive Director, ​Health and Reentry Project (HARP), Commonwealth Fund