Health Resources and Services Administration

Midwest Transplant Network Ranked Third in the Nation for Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The 2023 OPO Annual Public Aggregated Report shows that based on 2021 data — the most recent data currently available — Midwest Transplant Network is rated as Tier 1A and is third in the nation for both donation and transplantation rates.

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  • The 2023 OPO Annual Public Aggregated Report shows that based on 2021 data — the most recent data currently available — Midwest Transplant Network is rated as Tier 1A and is third in the nation for both donation and transplantation rates.
  • Incorporated in 1973, Midwest Transplant Network is a federally certified, not-for-profit organ procurement organization that facilitates organ, eye and tissue donation in partnership with hospitals and other professional partners to give hope and share life.
  • “It is our privilege to support donor families and extend their loved one’s legacy,” said Jan Finn, RN, MSN, President & Chief Executive Officer, Midwest Transplant Network.
  • Historically, the contract to manage the network has been awarded to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

The MolinaCares Accord Invests Over $1 Million to Improve Community Health Through Its Vision for Virginia Initiative

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Virginia (“Molina”), is announcing its Vision for Virginia initiative with an initial investment of over $1 million to improve health outcomes and build stronger communities.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Virginia (“Molina”), is announcing its Vision for Virginia initiative with an initial investment of over $1 million to improve health outcomes and build stronger communities.
  • “Every Virginia citizen should have access to the health resources needed to thrive,” said Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel.
  • Some regions across the state, including southwest Virginia counties and Petersburg, show poor health care outcomes due to lack of access and funding for essential programs.
  • Expanding CrossOver Healthcare Ministry’s community pharmacy, serving uninsured clients in the metro Richmond area;
    Working with Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation to support early education and development activities for children of mothers receiving behavioral health services;

The Cigna Group Foundation and YMCA Partner To Improve Community Vitality in Five Cities

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities serve as our connection points. Cultivating relationships enhances our emotional health and can improve our physical health, strengthen our resilience, and give us energy to take on challenges. All of these dimensions make up our vitality, which is defined as the ability to pursue life with health, strength, and energy. The Cigna Group's proprietary research finds people with high vitality are at least six times more likely to say they feel a sense of belonging in their community. This is just one of the many reasons that The Cigna Group Foundation is proud to partner with the YMCA to help support the vitality and well-being of the communities we collectively serve.

Key Points: 
  • The Cigna Group's proprietary research finds people with high vitality are at least six times more likely to say they feel a sense of belonging in their community.
  • This is just one of the many reasons that The Cigna Group Foundation is proud to partner with the YMCA to help support the vitality and well-being of the communities we collectively serve.
  • Over the next three years, The Cigna Group Foundation will support YMCA programming focused on improving personal vitality.
  • The generous funding from The Cigna Group Foundation ensures that Ys serving these five communities can help even more people understand why and how to improve their vitality."

National Evaluation Project Ramps Up Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV project—also known as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Special Projects of National Significance Program Aging with HIV Initiative—will seek to strengthen the evidence base for emerging clinical and psychosocial services that comprehensively screen and manage co-occurring conditions, geriatric factors, and behavioral health needs among people aged 50 and older with HIV.

Key Points: 
  • The Emerging Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging with HIV project—also known as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Special Projects of National Significance Program Aging with HIV Initiative—will seek to strengthen the evidence base for emerging clinical and psychosocial services that comprehensively screen and manage co-occurring conditions, geriatric factors, and behavioral health needs among people aged 50 and older with HIV.
  • "The increasing number of people with HIV aged 50 years and older reflects tremendous advancement in HIV treatment and care," said Rich Dunville, principal research scientist at NORC.
  • We are excited to support the implementation and evaluation of critical, innovative interventions to improve health outcomes among people aging with HIV."
  • People aging with HIV experience functional decline an average of 10–15 years earlier than people without HIV of similar age.

UnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million To Seven Nonprofit Organizations in Texas

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

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  • UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
  • In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating more than $11.1 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 12 states.
  • “UnitedHealthcare is honored to support the important work these local organizations are doing to provide greater access to services for underserved communities in Texas,” said Don Langer, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas.
  • Since launching its Empowering Health commitment in 2018, UnitedHealthcare has now invested more than $62 million in Empowering Health grants, reaching nearly 11 million people through partnerships with community-based organizations in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

Equum Medical and National Rural Health Association partner on IT, telehealth to help sustain the healthcare safety net

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has designated Equum Medical as its exclusive Health Information Technology Coalition Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has designated Equum Medical as its exclusive Health Information Technology Coalition Partner.
  • In 2009 a "Rural Health Information Technology (HIT) Coalition" was convened under the aegis of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the National Rural Health Resource Center (NRHRC).
  • The Coalition identifies emerging technologies (as well as current policy issues) of critical importance to rural healthcare offering insights of particular interest to rural health care delivery through technology.
  • We have seen that Equum has the depth and breadth of rural health expertise to aid in providing that assistance."

$2 Million Dollar Investment in New Trauma-Focused Initiative Aims to Address Maternal Health Disparities in the South Bronx

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bronx Health Collective at Montefiore Health System and the Mama Glow Foundation have been awarded a $2 million Health Resources and Services Administration grant to address trauma and advance treatment options for birthing people at clinics located in the South Bronx. The partnership, historic in nature, addresses structural racism, which makes exposure to violence particularly common in birthing communities.

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  • When compared to their white counterparts, Black birthing people are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications.
  • In Bronx County, the ratio of pregnancy-related deaths for Black birthing people was 9.4 times that of white birthing people.
  • Through Montefiore's partnership with Mama Glow, a leader in maternal health and birthing justice, ongoing doula services will be available during pregnancy, as well as during and after birth in Montefiore's South Bronx clinics.
  • As one of the most under-resourced regions in the country, the Bronx contains one of the most vulnerable populations facing the maternal health crisis.

Grin Announces New Appointment to Advisory Board with Dr. Kyu Rhee Former CVS Health Physician Executive and Aetna Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Grin, a comprehensive digital platform that provides solutions for all oral health needs connecting practices and patients, announced that Dr. Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP , former Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Advisory Board.

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  • Grin, a comprehensive digital platform that provides solutions for all oral health needs connecting practices and patients, announced that Dr. Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP , former Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Advisory Board.
  • Most recently, Dr. Rhee held the position of Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.
  • Dr. Rhee was most recently Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Aetna at CVS Health.
  • Prior to his public service, Dr. Rhee worked as a primary care physician for the National Health Service Corps and Chief Medical Officer in community health settings in Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

Kansas City University Opens College of Dental Medicine to Address Oral Health Crisis

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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"We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.

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  • "We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.
  • Integrating dental medicine coursework with KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine will lead future dentists to recognize how oral health problems can impact a patient's overall health, as well as promote interprofessional education in both colleges.
  • "The KCU College of Dental Medicine will integrate dental and medical education so that our students will be treating the whole patient," Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP founding dean of the College of Dental Medicine.
  • "We envision that the KCU College of Dental Medicine will become a center of excellence in the region improving oral health and increasing access to needed oral health care."

Renaye James Healthcare Advisors Becomes a New HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partner

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Columbia, Maryland--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2023) - Renaye James Healthcare Advisors is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Healthcare National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) cooperative agreement to provide nationwide training and technical assistance to health centers.

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  • Columbia, Maryland--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2023) - Renaye James Healthcare Advisors is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Healthcare National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) cooperative agreement to provide nationwide training and technical assistance to health centers.
  • We look forward to working with the other NTTAPs to bring valuable resources to our nation's health centers," said Jenene R. Washington, MD, MBA, FAAP, PCMH-CCE, PMP, Founder and CEO of Renaye James Healthcare Advisors .
  • Being selected as an NTTAP for this area provides the opportunity for Renaye James Healthcare Advisors to work closely with health centers to promote lasting changes.
  • Renaye James Healthcare Advisors has a comprehensive plan to provide training and technical assistance.