Capitol Conversations: Medicaid and Workforce

In this webinar, we focus on the intersections across two of our key policy priority areas: Medicaid and the workforce. We explore emerging state approaches in the use of Rural Health Transformation Program funds with a focus on workforce-related investments including through technological solutions (e.g., AI) and how workforce capacity continues to expand roles for community health workers, among other approaches. Our panel of speakers shares insights on trends as states move forward with implementation as well as opportunities for how to engage with RHTP state efforts. Speakers -Chris Tonniges, President & CEO, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska -Tom Syverson, Director of Government and External Affairs, Good Samaritan Society -Ashila Jiwani, Senior Director, Sirona Strategies -Lutheran Services in America government relations staff This webinar was recorded on October 15, 2026. The Capitol Conversations series is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to advocate for policies that strengthen our work and the people we support.