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Brightside Health Expands Medicaid & Medicare Access for Greater Telemental Health Coverage

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Brightside Health today announced new and expanded payer partnerships to support Medicaid and Medicare.

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  • Brightside Health today announced new and expanded payer partnerships to support Medicaid and Medicare.
  • And among the 65 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that 25% experience mental illness .
  • “No mental health platform is complete without addressing the needs of Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, and these partnerships will provide access to life-saving mental health care for millions more people,” said Brad Kittredge, co-founder and CEO of Brightside Health.
  • “We are scaling quickly to ensure access to high-quality, measurably better mental health treatment.

Holly Benson, Phil Davis Elected to Grange Insurance Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.

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  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221191552/en/
    “We welcome Holly and Phil to the Grange Insurance Company Board of Directors.
  • Their extensive leadership experiences will add enormous value to Grange as we continue to innovate, transform and modernize for our associates, our agents and our valued policyholders,” said Grange Board Chair Marnette Perry.
  • "Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to Grange's Board of Directors,” said Ammendola.

CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST 2024 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS EARNINGS CALL

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ST. LOUIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at approximately 6 a.m.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at approximately 6 a.m.
  • ET on Friday, April 26, 2024, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
  • A webcast replay will be available for on-demand listening shortly following the completion of the call for the next 12 months or until 11:59 p.m.
  • ET on Friday, May 3, 2024, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 in the U.S., 1-855-669-9658 in Canada, or +1-412-317-0088 from abroad, and entering access code 7730668.

11 Texas Schools, Superior HealthPlan & The Centene Foundation Create a Culture of Belonging Through National No One Eats Alone® Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

EL PASO, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth year in a row, Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), supported No One Eats Alone® Day, a prevention initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and a culture of belonging in schools. Eleven Texas schools hosted events throughout February, with the help of Superior, reaching thousands of students across Texas. Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, sponsored the event.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth year in a row, Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), supported No One Eats Alone® Day , a prevention initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and a culture of belonging in schools.
  • Eleven Texas schools hosted events throughout February, with the help of Superior, reaching thousands of students across Texas.
  • Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, sponsored the event.
  • "Our curriculum dives deep into recognizing emotions, understanding social isolation and gives students tools to be social isolation disruptors and ambassadors of belonging."

Superior HealthPlan Grant Program Now Open to Providers and Community-based Organizations in Texas

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is encouraging eligible providers and community organizations across the state to apply for funding through the Superior HealthPlan Grant Program. Grantees will receive funds to support efforts to address the Non-medical Drivers of Health needs of local communities. Awarded each quarter, the first application deadline is March 31, 2024.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is encouraging eligible providers and community organizations across the state to apply for funding through the Superior HealthPlan Grant Program .
  • "At Superior, we are focused on addressing the needs of not only our members, but of all Texans," said Mark Sanders, Superior HealthPlan president and CEO.
  • Helping providers and community organizations through programs like this one is a powerful way Superior can make an impact."
  • Interested parties can see a list of previous grant recipients and start the application for this year's program here .

DELAWARE FIRST HEALTH PARTNERS WITH PYX HEALTH TO TACKLE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC 

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

While loneliness has always existed, the social restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic increased the problem as well as our greater society's knowledge of its harsh affects-- largely impacted being the Generation Z population. Loneliness can lead to increased rates of heart disease, obesity, anxiety, and mortality. Delaware First Health hopes to reduce these rates by offering the mobile app to all its members in 2024.

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  • With the launch of the Pyx Health program, Delaware First Health members statewide, will have access to Pyx Health's interactive technology platform and compassionate human support program that can detect loneliness and connect users with critical resources that improve their mental and social health and quality of life.
  • "Pyx Health's vision is to tackle loneliness where it matters most, for everyone who needs it," said Cindy Jordan, founder, and CEO of Pyx Health.
  • The Pyx Health solution is supported by an app that uses data-driven, empathetic technology to identify loneliness among vulnerable people.
  • "Delaware First Health is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions that support complete health needs of our community, encompassing physical, behavioral, and social health for our members," said Delaware First Health Plan President and CEO, Bill Wilson.

Sunflower Health Plan, Centene Foundation and KU Endowment Announce $500,000 Grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Health Plan ("Sunflower"), a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), the Centene Foundation and KU Endowment today announced a new partnership that includes a $500,000 grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center to build a centralized data collection and exchange system.

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  • "Sunflower Health Plan is honored to sponsor, participate in and support the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, and we believe its collaborative intention and comprehensive plan will advance the healthcare workforce across the state for decades to come."
  • The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, based at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, will leverage the data warehouse to address systemic challenges in nurse recruitment, retention and student access to nursing programs.
  • The collected data will then be used to create dashboards and reports for enhanced understanding and decision-making around developing the Kansas nursing workforce.
  • "The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center is grateful for the funding that will allow us to create our data infrastructure," said Amy Garcia, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN, co-director of the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center.

California Schools, Health Net & The Centene Foundation Create a Culture of Belonging Through National No One Eats Alone® Day

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, supported No One Eats Alone® Day, a prevention initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and a culture of belonging in middle schools. California schools hosted events on Feb. 16, 2024, with the help of Health Net. Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, sponsored the event.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net , one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , supported No One Eats Alone® Day , a prevention initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and a culture of belonging in middle schools.
  • California schools hosted events on Feb. 16, 2024, with the help of Health Net.
  • Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, sponsored the event.
  • "Our curriculum dives deep into recognizing emotions, understanding social isolation and gives students tools to be social isolation disruptors and ambassadors of belonging."

Sunshine Health Offers $200,000 in Grants to 53 Florida Nonprofits

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Sunshine Health awarded two levels of Storm Relief and Preparation grants to 17 nonprofit organizations providing storm-related assistance to people impacted by recent storms.

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  • Sunshine Health awarded two levels of Storm Relief and Preparation grants to 17 nonprofit organizations providing storm-related assistance to people impacted by recent storms.
  • Sunshine Health also awarded $100,000 to 36 nonprofit organizations to address social and environmental factors that can impact health outcomes in underserved areas.
  • "Youths Left Behind, Corp. is grateful for the grant from Sunshine Health," said Hassan Hill, Director of the nonprofit in Tallahassee.
  • Since 2021, Sunshine Health has invested nearly $800,000 through its Community Connections grant program and continues to support local organizations that are committed to building healthy communities across Florida.

Miami Dolphins and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Tackle Food Insecurity to Serve 500 Meals to South Florida Families

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Friday, February 16, 2024

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food insecurity in South Florida and distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food insecurity in South Florida and distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
  • "We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Ambetter and our shared commitment to impacting the South Florida community.
  • "We know that food insecurity is associated with poor health outcomes, including higher odds of chronic disease and mental illness," said Nathan Landsbaum, CEO of Sunshine Health.
  • We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for teaming up with us to support the South Florida community."