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Shut Out the Stigma: Kansas City Royals release extended teaser for upcoming film about mental health and youth sports

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Mental health issues rise even higher when kids enter high school, and the numbers continue to grow for those youth who feel like they let the adults in their lives down.

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Mental health issues rise even higher when kids enter high school, and the numbers continue to grow for those youth who feel like they let the adults in their lives down.
As the Kansas City Royals and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) continue to share the message of how pressure and mental stress impacts young people, they are excited to announce the release of an extended teaser for an upcoming documentary that tackles the issue head-on.
On May 17th, the MLB announced an initiative "MLB Together" which focuses on youth and their mental health and wellness.
If you know of a child needing free, confidential mental health or crisis support they can text "MLB" to 741741.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas expands behavioral health care access with thousands of additional providers

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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RICHARDSON, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) network expansion in January, BCBSTX members now have access to nearly 4,000 in-network behavioral health providers through Headway and are able to receive care 2-3x faster than average.

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By significantly increasing the number of in-network behavioral health providers for BCBSTX members, via in-person and telehealth options, BCBSTX leaders are taking a multi-pronged approach to enhance behavioral health initiatives.
"We always want to improve access to behavioral health care – it's extremely important.
In addition, BCBSTX is focused on making behavioral health care more accessible through increased access to telehealth overall.
In the 2022-2023 grant cycle, BCBSTX gave more than $820,000 to 21 non-profits across Texas to tackle gaps in behavioral health care.

Collective Health Expands Investment in Data and Analytics Capabilities to Enable Best-in-Class Member Experience, Clinical Navigation, and Reporting

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Chan will lead Collective Health’s data and analytics strategy, which will uplevel the company’s ability to leverage data science and its data platform to deliver better recommendations to members and value insights to employers.

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Chan will lead Collective Health’s data and analytics strategy, which will uplevel the company’s ability to leverage data science and its data platform to deliver better recommendations to members and value insights to employers.
In this newly created role, Chan will oversee Collective Health’s data science, analytics, reporting, actuarial, data operations, and business intelligence functions.
"There is no more exciting time to join Collective Health, especially as the company continues to invest more in its data and reporting capabilities and deliver on its promise of excellence to customers," said HungChing Chan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Collective Health.
At Collective Health, we know that data is only as powerful as it is actionable and insightful.

New Survey Panel Amplifies Voices of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHICAGO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities make up the fastest growing demographic across the country, but historically, these communities have frequently been excluded or underrepresented in public opinion polls.

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CHICAGO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities make up the fastest growing demographic across the country, but historically, these communities have frequently been excluded or underrepresented in public opinion polls.
To correct this data inequity, NORC at the University of Chicago and AARP are leading a collective effort to develop the first-ever AANHPI-focused survey panel, Amplify AAPI .
"Amplify AAPI will be a crucial step towards creating a more equitable future for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities," said Daphne Kwok, vice president of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Asian American & Pacific Islander Audience, AARP.
To date, the lack of an accessible panel resource to survey AANHPI communities, and most importantly non-English speakers among them, has perpetuated inaccurate and incomplete representation.

The BUILD Health Challenge Announces 13 New Communities Leading the Way to Transform Community Health

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) announces its Fourth Cohort of awardees, including 13 new communities throughout the U.S., that will receive a total of $8.5 million in funding and resources to advance health equity over the next three years.

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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) announces its Fourth Cohort of awardees, including 13 new communities throughout the U.S., that will receive a total of $8.5 million in funding and resources to advance health equity over the next three years.
BUILD invests in community-centered, multi-sector partnerships that ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy.
“BUILD communities are leveling the playing field,” said Melissa Monbouquette, Executive Director of BUILD.
“Through capacity building, amplifying community voice, and sharing what works, BUILD communities are demonstrating what the future of community health practice looks like.”
The first three cohorts of BUILD included 55 initiatives across 25 states.

Jet Health, Inc. Names Larry Nabb Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Jet Health, Inc. , a leading regional provider of home health, hospice and personal care services, announced today the appointment of Larry Nabb to the post of chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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Jet Health, Inc. , a leading regional provider of home health, hospice and personal care services, announced today the appointment of Larry Nabb to the post of chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Jet Health’s operations span 16 markets in the Southwest and Mountain West U.S., which are branded under the Jet Health umbrella as Klarus, First Choice, Hospice de la Luz and Trio.
Earlier, Nabb was president and chief operating officer at Remita Health, a large hospice provider serving California, Arizona and Nevada.
Jet Health’s board of directors believes Larry’s extensive industry expertise and proven track record will position him for success in leading Jet Health forward.

DISC Sports & Spine Center Opens New Clinic in Encino

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") continues to expand the reach of its world-class services with the announcement of a new clinic in Encino. Located at 16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 220, Encino, CA 91436 (map it), the modern satellite clinic will give San Fernando Valley residents convenient access to DISC's leading-edge spine care and sports medicine.

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Dr. Luke Macyszyn is now accepting new patients for leading-edge spine care at the modern, convenient Encino location.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") continues to expand the reach of its world-class services with the announcement of a new clinic in Encino.
Located at 16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 220, Encino, CA 91436 ( map it ), the modern satellite clinic will give San Fernando Valley residents convenient access to DISC's leading-edge spine care and sports medicine.
Dr. Luke Macyszyn has already begun to see patients in Encino, and will continue to offer office hours in Marina del Rey as well.

Genesys Works Launches Tulsa Program to Grow Early-Career Talent Pool for Local Employers

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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TULSA, Okla., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its proven approach to early-career talent development, the nonprofit Genesys Works announced today the launch of its program in Tulsa.

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Genesys Works will provide summer training and paid internships to high school seniors at select Tulsa Public Schools.
"Through our partnership with Genesys Works, Tulsa Public Schools will be able to offer students more meaningful work-based learning opportunities while simultaneously growing a skilled, career-ready talent pool for local employers," said Dr. Deborah Gist, superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools.
"There's been a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and support for our expansion into Tulsa from both local employers and the public school system," said Jeffrey Artis, President and CEO of Genesys Works.
To partner with Genesys Works in Tulsa, contact Jamie Grant at [email protected] .

Secure Exchange Solutions and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Win KLAS Research K2 Peak Award for Innovation and Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Exchange Solutions (SES), a Centauri Health Solutions company, and a leader in cloud clinical data exchange, along with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Innova Primary Care, won the first K2 Peak Award for innovation in provider-payer collaboration from among other notable collaborations at the KLAS K2 Summit, held May 9-10 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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With health event alerting from SES Notify , Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama minimizes inefficiencies related to inpatient and ED admissions by improving communication with primary care providers.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama recognized their primary care provider community needed help obtaining timely patient information to improve healthcare outcomes.
"Congratulations to the first-ever winners of the K2 Peak Award for an inspiring payer provider collaboration," said Adam Gale, CEO of KLAS.
"SES is honored to be recognized by our peers and to share the K2 Peak Award with our payer and provider partners," said Michele Darnell, President, Secure Exchange Solutions.

Blue Shield of California Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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OAKLAND, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

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"Investing in the health and wellbeing of the communities where we live and work is foundational to who we are at Blue Shield of California," said Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California.
The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion.
Blue Shield was recognized for its programs and initiatives that include:
Blue Shield of California's signature initiative BlueSky continues to advance social justice by investing in best-in-class youth mental health programs.
Blue Shield has supported dozens of nonprofit groups across California in 2022, focused on driving positive change to address social inequities and injustices.