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Associa’s Federal Housing Administration Assist Program Helps Communities Navigate the FHA Certification Process

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Dallas, TX, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa , the industrys largest community management company, provides start-to-finish support for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) certification to condominium associations through its one-of-a-kind Associa FHA Assist program.

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  • Dallas, TX, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa , the industrys largest community management company, provides start-to-finish support for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) certification to condominium associations through its one-of-a-kind Associa FHA Assist program.
  • The low down payment loans are made by qualified lenders and guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration.
  • As an industry leader in community management, Associa is uniquely positioned to support communities in obtaining FHA approvals through its FHA Assist service.
  • The FHA Assist program providescondominium associations with convenient, professional, and efficient assistance in obtaining FHA approvals for their communities by facilitating communication, identifying and submitting required materials to the FHA, and managing the approval process.

Statewide Survey Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Medicare Dental Coverage in West Virginia

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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A new YouGov survey found that an overwhelming majority of likely midterm voters in West Virginiaincluding 73% of conservative votersfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.

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  • A new YouGov survey found that an overwhelming majority of likely midterm voters in West Virginiaincluding 73% of conservative votersfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.
  • Almost eight in 10 West Virginia voters surveyed in July support adding dental coverage to Medicare as proposed in the $3.5 trillion budget plan introduced in the Senate.
  • A further 67% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats in West Virginia believe their legislators should prioritize Medicare dental coverage.
  • West Virginians pride ourselves on knowing whats best for our community,said West Virginia Oral Health Coalition Coordinator Gina Sharps.

Centauri Health Solutions Introduces Stars Quality Solution for Medicare Advantage Health Plans

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Centauri Health Solutions, Inc. (Centauri), an innovative healthcare technology services company, has extended its industry-leading quality solution suite with a Stars solution for Medicare Advantage and Part D health plans and providers.

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  • Centauri Health Solutions, Inc. (Centauri), an innovative healthcare technology services company, has extended its industry-leading quality solution suite with a Stars solution for Medicare Advantage and Part D health plans and providers.
  • The Centauri Stars solution provides insight into improvement opportunities which support optimal Medicare Star Ratings, improve member health outcomes, and support member retention and engagement.
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services uses the 5-star rating system to measure the quality of care and service provided to Medicare members.
  • Centauri Health Solutions provides technology and technology-enabled services to payors and providers across all healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial and Exchange.

Cerus Corporation Announces CMS Has Granted New Technology Add-On Payment for INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) for INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex within the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).

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  • Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) for INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex within the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).
  • The NTAP was granted under CMS alternative NTAP pathway, which recognizes the transformative nature of products granted Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • The U.S. FDA granted approval of the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation, which is used to produce INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage, associated with fibrinogen deficiency, in November 2020.
  • INTERCEPT and the INTERCEPT Blood System are trademarks of Cerus Corporation.

Children's Community Health Plan helps address chronic disease and food insecurity with telenutrition

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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That's why Children's Community Health Plan (CCHP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Foodsmart, the personalized telenutrition and foodcare leader, to sustainably overcome food insecurity and help the more than 165,000 Medicaid and Marketplace members and their families afford quality foods they enjoy.

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  • That's why Children's Community Health Plan (CCHP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Foodsmart, the personalized telenutrition and foodcare leader, to sustainably overcome food insecurity and help the more than 165,000 Medicaid and Marketplace members and their families afford quality foods they enjoy.
  • Intensifying levels of food and nutrition insecurity disproportionately impact lower income and diverse communities, while poor nutrition remains the leading driver of disability and healthcare costs in America.
  • Health plans can also target these food insecure families with ROI validated directed spend for healthy food.
  • Children's Community Health Plan (CCHP), an affiliate of Children'sWisconsin, is an HMO dedicated to providing access to the highest quality health care and services to our members living inWisconsin.

Texas Adds Endari® to Latest Preferred Drug List

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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According to the THHS website, preferred drugs are medications recommended by the Texas Drug Utilization Review Board for their efficaciousness, clinical significance, cost effectiveness, and safety.

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  • According to the THHS website, preferred drugs are medications recommended by the Texas Drug Utilization Review Board for their efficaciousness, clinical significance, cost effectiveness, and safety.
  • The Texas Medicaid Formulary contains all products, including those on the preferred drug list, available to people enrolled in Medicaid.
  • With this recent revision, Texas joins many other states in improving access to Endari for the treatment of sickle cell disease in Medicaid patients.
  • "We greatly appreciate that Texas Health and Human Services has eliminated the prior authorization criteria for Endari.

Centene Affiliate Wellcare Of North Carolina To Partner With Selected Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its North Carolina subsidiary, WellCare of North Carolina, will help coordinate physical health services for multiple Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) for the state's Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plans (Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans).

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its North Carolina subsidiary, WellCare of North Carolina, will help coordinate physical health services for multiple Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) for the state's Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plans (Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans).
  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that awardees are anticipated to begin operating as Tailored Plans on July 1, 2022.
  • WellCare of North Carolina began operations for DHHS' Medicaid Managed Care program as a Standard Plan on July 1, 2021.
  • With the implementation of North Carolina's Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans, WellCare of North Carolina will contract withits LME/MCO partners as a Standard Plan partner.

Alignment Healthcare Appoints Healthcare Veteran Afzal Shah to Lead Critical Medicare Advantage Market

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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ORANGE, Calif., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced the appointment of senior health care executive Afzal Shah as senior vice president, California market president.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced the appointment of senior health care executive Afzal Shah as senior vice president, California market president.
  • In this role, Shah will be responsible for the overall performance in the companys competitive California market.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Afzal to our executive team, said John Kao, founder and CEO, Alignment Healthcare.
  • Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

Ginger Partners with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia to Bring Free On-Demand Mental Healthcare to 110,000 Medicaid Plan Enrollees

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Ginger , the leader in on-demand mental healthcare, today announced a partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) to bring Gingers full suite of virtual mental health services to 110,000 Medicaid plan enrollees.

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  • Ginger , the leader in on-demand mental healthcare, today announced a partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) to bring Gingers full suite of virtual mental health services to 110,000 Medicaid plan enrollees.
  • Now, AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollees have access to Ginger's behavioral health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services at no cost.
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    Ginger partners with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia to bring free on-demand mental healthcare to 110,000 Medicaid plan enrollees.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas DC supports a diverse population of over 110,000 Medicaid and Alliance Managed Care enrollees in Washington, D.C.

Oak Street Health Launches “Meet Me At Oak Street” Series of Community Events for 100,000 Older Adults Across The Country

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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In June, Oak Street Health officially reopened all community rooms - an area where patients and community members alike can gather for activities including exercise, entertainment or computer use.

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  • In June, Oak Street Health officially reopened all community rooms - an area where patients and community members alike can gather for activities including exercise, entertainment or computer use.
  • The Meet Me At Oak Street events will provide food and entertainment, as well as an opportunity for older adults to meet with Oak Street Health care teams and get tours of the center.
  • Those interested in attending a Meet Me At Oak Street event can visit https://www.oakstreethealth.com/locations for more information about their local center or call (800) 559-2023.
  • Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare.