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CAPITOL CONVERSATIONS SERIES Partnering for Impact: Navigating a Shifting Medicaid Landscape to Address Social Needs

  • March 26, 2026

1:00–2:15 p.m. ET

Join us for the initial launch of our new “Partnering for Impact Guide: How Social Service and Community-Based Organizations Can Navigate Change in the New Medicaid Landscape.” The guide outlines how social service and community-based organizations can strengthen partnerships with state Medicaid agencies, Medicaid managed care organizations, and others.

The webinar will highlight key strategies across:

  • Data and return on investment
  • Payment models and service delivery
  • Ooperational excellence, and
  • Strategic alliances.

You will also hear from the Lutheran Services in America network leaders that are advancing health‑related social needs (HRSN) through Medicaid partnerships and a cross‑sector panel on what it will take to strengthen outcomes for people on Medicaid.

Speakers

  • Stuart Butler, Scholar in Residence, the Brookings Institution
  • Katie Horton, The George Washington University
  • Enrique Martinez-Vidal, VP for Quality and Operations, Association for Community Affiliated Plans
  • Ji Im, System Senior Director, Community & Population Health, CommonSpirit Health
  • Héctor Colón, President & CEO at Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
  • Mark Stutrud, President & CEO at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Supporting
Our Neighbors,

TOGETHER.

Our shared Lutheran tradition of service to our neighbor is more vital than ever.

Join us as we work to ensure our network continues delivering essential services to all in need.