Charmeka Newton, a psychotherapist in Lansing, Mich., is passionate about serving Black and Hispanic communities on Medicaid. But low Medicaid reimbursement rates can make that difficult. (Courtesy of Charmeka Newton)
Charmeka Newton, a psychologist who has her own practice in Lansing, Michigan, is passionate about serving Black and Hispanic patients. They’re often looking for therapists who will understand how their race, ethnicity and culture may affect them, she said, and she helps provide that care.
Medicaid is a major source of health care for people of color. But Newton can only afford to see a small number of Medicaid patients, because the program pays her so much less than commercial insurance…