Podcasts
Demystifying Medicaid with Dr. Krish
Minnesota’s Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare programs can be hard to understand. In this 4-episode podcast, Hennepin Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian (Dr. Krish), helps break through the confusion. He explains how these programs are not only benefiting individuals – but the community as a whole.
Play all 4 episodes on YouTube or watch or listen to each episode individually at the links below.
Listen to all 4 episodes on Spotify or listen to each episode individually at the links below.
Episode 1: Introduction to Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
August 16, 2024
Dr. Krish shares his personal story about becoming a physician with Sheletta Brundidge, founder of SHElettaMakesMeLaugh.com. The two discuss health insurance and why it’s important. Dr. Krish explains what Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare are, including who is eligible and how to sign up or switch your plan.
Watch or listen to episode 1 on YouTube (19:36)
Listen to episode 1 on Spotify (19:35)
Episode 2: Exploring the myths and benefits of Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
August 16, 2024
Dr. Krish talks to Tommy White and Randy Flowers, two community members who are or have used Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Tommy and Randy discuss the myths they had about Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare and share how these programs helped them during critical moments of their lives.
Watch or listen to episode 2 on YouTube (27.35)
Listen to episode 2 on Spotify (27:34)
Episode 3: Addressing health disparities through Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
August 16, 2024
Dr. Krish sits down with North Market Community Health Coordinator Jacara Warfield and Hennepin Healthcare Pediatric Mobile Health Medical Director Sheyanga Beecher. They talk about health disparities and why it’s important to address them. Jacara and Sheyanga share how they’re using a blood pressure chair in a grocery store and a pediatric mobile van to improve health throughout the community.
Watch or listen to episode 3 on YouTube (22.47)
Listen to episode 3 on Spotify (22:46)
Episode 4: The goals and evolution of Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
August 16, 2024
Dr. Krish welcomes Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Minnesota Department of Human Services medical director for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare onto his show. The two discuss the goals of Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Dr. Chomilo shares how these programs have evolved over the years to better support people and communities and what the future holds.
Watch or listen to episode 4 on YouTube (26.59)
Listen to episode 4 on Spotify (26:58)
Disclaimer: The information about public health insurance included in this podcast was recorded on August 16, 2024, and is accurate as of that moment in time. However, eligibility guidelines and other requirements change. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to contact your county or tribal worker, navigator, or DHS Health Care Consumer Support at 651-297-3862 or 800-657-3672