By: Andy DiAntonio and Charlie Blodnieks
Executive Summary
Claims about Medicaid fraud have become a central talking point in efforts to justify historic cuts to Medicaid and new barriers to coverage. These narratives stigmatize people who rely on Medicaid, create distrust of the people who provide care, distract from the real impacts of policy choices, and undermine public support for health care. In this webinar, NHeLP’s communications team leads a practical discussion on how advocates can effectively respond. We explore the stories and assumptions behind the fraud narrative, share message frameworks that resonate with audiences, and discuss how to keep the focus on what Medicaid does: helping people access health care and live healthy, dignified lives.
