Coffee with a Colleague: Child and Family Well-Being and Medicaid Waivers

Coffee with a Colleague series 2026
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In this episode of Coffee with a Colleague, Managing Director Katie Renner Olse sits down with Director Julie Cannariato to discuss the critical role Medicaid waivers play in improving child and family well-being. 

Medicaid waivers give states the flexibility to customize programs, test innovative solutions, and implement funding strategies that address long-standing challenges. States have used waivers to launch impactful initiatives such as mobile crisis response, school-based services, and short-term home-based support for families. 

As national policy continues to evolve, waivers remain a powerful tool for improving quality, access, and outcomes. At Sellers Dorsey, our team brings deep expertise in waiver design and implementation across the country, helping states achieve meaningful results.

Watch the full conversation to learn how waivers can drive change—and contact us to explore how we can help you make an impact.

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