Exploring the One Big Beautiful Bills Impact on Rural Health
Join us for a timely discussion on how digital care innovation is shaping the future of rural health. We will look at the One Big Beautiful Bill – particularly Medicaid funding within it – and explore the critical impact of Medicaid policy on rural hospitals.
This conversation will highlight how organizations like Variety Care are using digital care models to expand access, and examine the unique challenges and opportunities FQHCs face in a rapidly evolving digital health landscape.
Whether you are a healthcare leader, policymaker, or advocate, this conversation will offer insights, real-world examples, and strategic takeaways for navigating policy change and increasing patient access in rural care settings.
Participants of this webinar will:
- Understand the Medicaid policy shifts and the impact of Medicaid funding on rural hospitals.
- Examine real-world examples of how Variety Care is using digital care delivery models to expand access and deliver cost-effective services in underserved communities.
- Identify strategies for navigating the digital health landscape in the context of tighter Medicaid budgets and reduced supplemental funding from an FQHC standpoint.
- Evaluate opportunities for new funding through rural health grants and Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Lydia Nightingale, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Variety Care
Robb Wetmore, MHR, Director of Digital Health, Variety Care
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Health & Human Services, Other Federal Agencies, Federal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Event Sponsors
Organizer
eVisit Government Team at Carahsoft