Addressing wellness through community-based organizations: A qualitative evaluation of social service access for Medicaid beneficiaries via New York's Section 1115 waiver

LECTURE SERIES
Written by Lauren Fulton

September 22nd, 2026

This lecture shares lessons learned and early findings from a Stanford-Healthy Alliance community-partnered research study exploring the role of community-based organizations in connecting Medicaid beneficiaries to social services.

Nadia Safaeinili, PhD

Dr. Safaeinili is a qualitative health services researcher in the Evaluation Sciences Unit at Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Safaeinili brings deep experience applying implementation science frameworks and health equity research methods to evaluate complex care innovations in real-world settings. Her current research focuses on evaluating the integration of medical and social services for medically underserved and historically marginalized patients. She also evaluates pathways programs for underrepresented individuals into STEM careers.

 
Lauren Fulton

I am a Creative Director and Designer with 10 years of experience. My true passion lies in helping small to medium size brands discover who they are, and how they can make an impact through design.

I work across a spectrum of mediums including UX design, web design, branding, packaging, and photography/illustration art direction. I work with start-ups and medium-sized brands from fashion to blockchain and beyond.


https://www.laurenfultondesign.com/
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