Tackling Hypertension in Medicaid Through Community Partnerships with Dr. Kara Odom Walker
Podcast:Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Published On: Sat Mar 14 2026 Description: In this episode, Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Chief Medical Officer for Aetna Medicaid, discusses a new collaboration with National Association of Community Health Centers to improve hypertension control in underserved communities. She shares how data, community partnerships, and addressing social drivers of health can help reduce disparities, prevent chronic disease complications, and improve outcomes for Medicaid members.