Mitesh Popat

David Quackenbush, Jo Campbell, Mitesh Popat, and Miranda Dietz discuss the looming cuts to Medicaid funding in California that could leave millions without coverage. They highlight the challenges faced by community health clinics, especially in underserved areas like Shasta County, where health disparities are acute. The conversation touches on the critical role of these clinics in providing care, the potential rise in uninsured individuals, and the broader implications of policy changes for vulnerable populations, such as pregnant patients and undocumented immigrants.

David Quackenbush oversees a Medi-Cal health system in California's Central Valley, while Miranda Dietz analyzes healthcare policy effects. Mitesh Popat leads the Venice Family Clinic focused on accessible care, and Jo Campbell serves a rural community at Hill Country Community Clinic. They discuss the chilling impact of recent Medicaid cuts on California's health clinics, particularly for low-income and immigrant populations. The leaders share urgent concerns about healthcare access, enrollment challenges, and the advocacy needed to navigate this impending crisis.