Cover Alabama Conversations | Episode 1: Jim Carnes

Cover Alabama Conversations: This podcast focuses on one of the most pressing topics in Alabama today - Medicaid expansion. Alabama Arise's Sherrel Wheeler Stewart talks to experts, business and faith leaders, and people in the coverage gap about how Medicaid expansion would benefit Alabama and why it's the right choice from economic, health and moral standpoints.

In this introductory podcast, Jim Carnes, Policy Director for Alabama Arise, gives details on what Medicaid expansion would mean for thousands in Alabama who do not have health insurance. He also discusses the impact of COVID19 on the state's uninsured.

Featured music -- It's About Time, Eric Essix.

In this introductory podcast, Jim Carnes, Policy Director for Alabama Arise, gives details on what Medicaid expansion would mean for thousands in Alabama who do not have health insurance. He also discusses the impact of COVID19 on the state's uninsured. Featured music -- It's About Time, Eric Essix.