Association for Community Affiliated Plans

Softheon Launches First AI Tools to Help Health Plans Implement AI Safely and Securely

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Softheon, a cloud-based health tech company that provides the back end technology for payors and health systems, has announced the development of Artificial Intelligence Management for Enterprise (AIME) in its Softheon +AI platform. Using proprietary technology and training data, AIME is designed to support Softheon customers across a range of challenges, from enhancing call center employee knowledge to making it easier to understand and analyze health plan data.

Key Points: 
  • "I'm proud to share that Softheon +AI can help payors take practical, tangible steps towards implementing AI.
  • Softheon +AI can impact customer's experiences across a range of use cases, including:
    AIME - a group of tools focused around conversational AI.
  • "ACAP-member plans understand the promise AI holds to shorten wait times, contain costs, and help optimize health outcomes for enrollees."
  • Softheon +AI is a growing suite of AI tools that help payors take practical, tangible steps to start reaping the benefits of AI in their organizations.

Alera Health Partners With Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona (IHNSA) to Assume Clinical and Fiscal Responsibility For 8,000 Banner - University Health Plans Members Diagnosed with Comorbid Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alera Health, in partnership with The Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona, LLC (IHNSA), a high-performance network of integrated behavioral health, medical, and social care providers, today announced the launch of a new Alternative Payment Model (APM) with Banner – University Health Plans (B – UHP) that will connect members with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions with IHNSA's integrated system of care. This innovative model of integrating primary, behavioral, and social care aims to engage members with complex care needs, improve the holistic well-being of those members, and lower the total cost of care for health plans.

Key Points: 
  • Comorbid behavioral health and physical health illness accelerates disease trajectory and cost payers, managed care organizations, and accountable care organizations 3.5 times more than solitary conditions.
  • Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona, LLC (IHNSA) was organized as a clinically integrated network in 2021 to provide integrated, coordinated care for patients suffering from primary and secondary behavioral health conditions and living in southern Arizona.
  • Banner – University Health Plans (B – UHP) is a locally owned health plan and is a recognized Medicaid managed care leader.
  • B – UHP owns and operates: Banner – University Family Care/ACC, Banner – University Family Care/ALTCS, and Banner Medicare Advantage and includes more than 340,000 lives in Arizona.

DentaQuest Recommended as Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DentaQuest, the nations second largest dental benefits administrator, today announced it has been selected as a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DentaQuest, the nations second largest dental benefits administrator, today announced it has been selected as a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).
  • Specifically, DentaQuest is recommended as a partner for dental, vision, and health plan and third-party administration.
  • DentaQuest is pleased to be selected as an ACAP preferred vendor, said David Olson, senior vice president of business development, Medicare Advantage and national accounts at DentaQuest.
  • DentaQuest currently partners with 13 ACAP member health plans and has focused on dental and vision benefit plans that create access for underserved populations for more than 20 years.

PDHI Named Preferred Partner by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 29, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PDHI, a leading software provider supporting health plans, point of care, and corporate wellness health initiatives, is proud to announce today that it has been named a Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).

Key Points: 
  • PDHI, a leading software provider supporting health plans, point of care, and corporate wellness health initiatives, is proud to announce today that it has been named a Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PDHI , a leading software provider supporting health plans, point of care, and corporate wellness health initiatives, is proud to announce today that it has been named a Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).
  • "We are honored to be recognized as a Preferred Vendor by ACAP," said Jennifer Jolley, Chief Executive Officer of PDHI.
  • For more information about how health plans in the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) utilize PDHI's ConXus Platform, contact Andrew Lockerbie at [email protected] .

HGS AxisPoint Health Provides ACAP Plans Insight to Promote COVID Vaccine Acceptance, Address Hesitancy

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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HGS Healthcare, LLC (HGS Healthcare) announced today that its affiliate, HGS AxisPoint Health LLC (HGS AxisPoint Health), partnered with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) to provide its training on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication strategies to increase vaccination rates.

Key Points: 
  • HGS Healthcare, LLC (HGS Healthcare) announced today that its affiliate, HGS AxisPoint Health LLC (HGS AxisPoint Health), partnered with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) to provide its training on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication strategies to increase vaccination rates.
  • We are a proud supporter of ACAP and its member Safety Net Health Plans in their mission to provide high quality health care to lower-income people and those with significant health needs, said Zac Fritz, Chief Executive Officer of HGS AxisPoint Health.
  • Accordingly, were delighted that HGS AxisPoint Health shared the work its doing to effectively address vaccine hesitancy with our member Safety Net Health Plans.
  • Visit https://AxisPointHealth.com to learn how HGS AxisPoint Health can reduce your cost of care while making your health plan compliant.

Bamboo Health Named Preferred Vendor for Association for Community Affiliated Plans

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Bamboo Health , formerly Appriss Health and PatientPing, a healthcare technology solutions company focused on fostering care collaboration and providing information and actionable insights across the entire continuum of care, announced today that the company is a Preferred Vendor for the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) , a national trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C. that represents 74 not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans.

Key Points: 
  • Bamboo Health , formerly Appriss Health and PatientPing, a healthcare technology solutions company focused on fostering care collaboration and providing information and actionable insights across the entire continuum of care, announced today that the company is a Preferred Vendor for the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) , a national trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C. that represents 74 not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans.
  • We are delighted to partner with Bamboo Health, and look forward to giving our Safety Net Health Plans the opportunity to benefit from their expertise.
  • Bamboo Health is proud to join the Association for Community Affiliated Plans to help engage its health plans and 20-million-member network in well-coordinated care, said Rob Cohen, CEO of Bamboo Health.
  • Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly-sponsored health programs.

UnitedHealthcare’s 2022 Medicare Plans Shaped by Consumer Expectations for Value, Choice and Experience

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Medicare National Network: The largest Medicare Advantage networkiii will be available across even more plans in 2022, reaching nearly 90% of people in UnitedHealthcares coverage area and more than 2.7 million current enrollees.

Key Points: 
  • Medicare National Network: The largest Medicare Advantage networkiii will be available across even more plans in 2022, reaching nearly 90% of people in UnitedHealthcares coverage area and more than 2.7 million current enrollees.
  • In 2022, we will introduce new lower premium Medicare Supplement plans to meet the growing and varied needs of consumers.
  • Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor.
  • iRefers to UnitedHealthcares standard Medicare Advantage plans (i.e., non-special needs plans).

Significant Reductions in Panic Disorder and PTSD Symptoms Prompt Children's Community Health Plan to Expand Access to Freespira

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Then, they targeted members with a formal diagnosis of panic disorder or PTSD based on CCHP's claims data.

Key Points: 
  • Then, they targeted members with a formal diagnosis of panic disorder or PTSD based on CCHP's claims data.
  • "Only 3 percent of our member population had a specific diagnosis of panic disorder or PTSD.
  • Freespira is transforming the treatment of panic disorder and PTSD by addressing the underlying physiological factors of these conditions.
  • Freespira, Inc. is the maker of Freespira, the only FDA-cleared digital therapeutic proven to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic attacks, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in just 28 days by training users to normalize respiratory irregularities.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005303/en/
    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.

Newly Rebranded AmeriHealth Caritas Florida ‘On a Mission’ to Help Build a Healthier Sunshine State

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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AmeriHealth Caritas announced that its Florida Medicaid managed care plan, Prestige Health Choice, has changed its name to AmeriHealth Caritas Florida , effective today.

Key Points: 
  • AmeriHealth Caritas announced that its Florida Medicaid managed care plan, Prestige Health Choice, has changed its name to AmeriHealth Caritas Florida , effective today.
  • The rebranding launches a new era for the health plan and its mission to help build a healthier Sunshine State.
  • Today we rededicate ourselves to our mission to help Floridians most in need get care, stay well, and build healthy communities, said AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Market President Kathy Warner.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Florida benefits from AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies nearly four decades of expertise serving at-risk populations.