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Goodside Health Launches New Wellness Program to Close Gaps in Children's Healthcare

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Through close collaboration with schools and families, and leveraging local resources, Goodside Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to meet the longitudinal needs of students.

Key Points: 
  • Through close collaboration with schools and families, and leveraging local resources, Goodside Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to meet the longitudinal needs of students.
  • The partnership between Goodside Health and school districts exemplifies their commitment to closing gaps in children's healthcare.
  • With their approach and dedication to improving children's health, Goodside Health is making a lasting impact on the lives of K-12 students.
  • For more information about Goodside Health, their initiatives, and how they can impact your community, contact Peter Morrison at [email protected]

Amerigroup Georgia Relaunches Health Clinic at Fulton County Juvenile Courthouse to Improve Access to Care for Local Families

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta. From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • The clinic offers wellness visits, dental exams, and behavioral health services for children entering foster care.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614980447/en/
    Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta.
  • From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Fulton County Juvenile Justice Center handles the placement and legal matters for a significant number of Georgia Families 360° participants each year.
  • Unfortunately, many of these children and families face barriers in accessing essential medical, trauma, and dental care.

Inland Empire Health Plan Improves Specialty Care Access for Inmates During Pandemic with eConsult from Safety Net Connect

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Overall, analysis shows SNCs implementation saved jails between $70,000 and $262,325 annually, while providing quality care.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, analysis shows SNCs implementation saved jails between $70,000 and $262,325 annually, while providing quality care.
  • IEHP, Inland Empire Health Plan, is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country.
  • For more information, visit www.iehp.org
    With a mission to improve health equity, Safety Net Connect (SNC) has been the leading creator of innovative health care technology, making it easier for providers and institutions to improve quality, streamline care coordination, promote evidence-based practices, and increase access to care.
  • Since 2009, SNC has helped public and private health care organizations across the nation, successfully reach millions of low-income, underserved individuals with affordable, effective patient-centered care.

North Carolina for Better Medicaid Forms to Strengthen Medicaid Managed Care

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, dedicated health care advocates from across North Carolina announced they have joined forces to create North Carolina for Better Medicaid (NCBM), a coalition of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care champions.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, dedicated health care advocates from across North Carolina announced they have joined forces to create North Carolina for Better Medicaid (NCBM), a coalition of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care champions.
  • "We passed Medicaid Managed Care in 2015 to improve the health outcomes and well-being of our most vulnerable population in North Carolina.
  • "The transition to Medicaid Managed Care is far too important, and we intend to take all necessary actions to secure North Carolina's health care future."
  • North Carolina for Better Medicaid is a multi-stakeholder, consensus-based group of organizations committed to building a better Medicaid system that improves access, quality, outcomesand affordability in North Carolina.Our members include patient advocates, community-based organizations, health care leaders, health plans and others who are champions of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care.

New Report Examines Medicaid's Critical Role in Providing Long-Term Care Coverage for Older Americans

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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At the same time, the rules governing access to long-term care coverage through Medicaid are complex and vary widely from state-to-state.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, the rules governing access to long-term care coverage through Medicaid are complex and vary widely from state-to-state.
  • A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security ( NIRS ), Accessing Long-Term Care Coverage Through Medicaid: The Safety Net For Seniors Facing Unmanageable Costs ,examines the complex rules and multiple pathways for receiving Medicaid coverage across the nation.
  • "As a result, too many older Americans are forced to spend down their savings so they can qualify for long-term care under Medicaid.
  • We hope this report provides state and federal policymakers with new ways to think about providing long-term care as the nation ages," Doonan explained.

EnSoftek, Inc., chosen by Marion County Health and Human Services with a unanimous vote by Board of Commissioners approving contract for DrCloudEHR

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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"A new electronic health record is absolutely critical for our ability to meet the needs of our community.

Key Points: 
  • "A new electronic health record is absolutely critical for our ability to meet the needs of our community.
  • It will improve the quality of care we can provide and allow us to coordinate care with other health care providers.
  • Marion County is a vibrant community where all people have opportunities to live healthy, purposeful lives.
  • Marion County Health & Human Services provides value-based services in various programs including Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Developmental Disabilities, and Intensive Services and Supports to Administrative Services, Communicable Disease Control, Clinical Prevention Services, Maternal Child Health and Juvenile Services and more, including outpatient and residential services.

New York, New Hampshire and Wisconsin Provide the Best Medicaid Programs in the Nation

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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New York, New Hampshire and Wisconsin were found to provide the best Medicaid programs in the country.

Key Points: 
  • New York, New Hampshire and Wisconsin were found to provide the best Medicaid programs in the country.
  • QuoteWizard analyzed Kaiser Family Foundation data on Medicaid costs and funding to see which states offer the best Medicaid benefits.
  • Medicaid funding per beneficiary Total funding for the state Medicaid program per person on Medicaid in the state.
  • Each ranking factor was analyzed to compile a composite score determining each state's overall capacity to provide the best Medicaid benefits.

Aetna Medicaid Launches New Approach To Integrated Care Supporting Children And Their Families

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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This new resource leverages a whole-person, whole-family approach to physical, behavioral and social well-being for all children and families involvedwith Child ProtectionSystems.

Key Points: 
  • This new resource leverages a whole-person, whole-family approach to physical, behavioral and social well-being for all children and families involvedwith Child ProtectionSystems.
  • This work clearly demonstrates Aetna's commitment to both children and their families throughout local communities.
  • Aetna Medicaid has particular expertise serving high-need Medicaid members, including those who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare.
  • Currently, Aetna Medicaid owns and/or administers Medicaid managed health care plans under the names of Aetna Better Health and other affiliate names.

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Awarded Montana Medicaid Contract

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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HELENA, Mont., Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) awarded Mountain-Pacific Quality Health a contract to help efficiently and cost-effectively improve health outcomes for Montanans enrolled in Medicaid.

Key Points: 
  • HELENA, Mont., Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) awarded Mountain-Pacific Quality Health a contract to help efficiently and cost-effectively improve health outcomes for Montanans enrolled in Medicaid.
  • Through a review process, Mountain-Pacific helps Medicaid members get the medical services, equipment and supplies that are most appropriate to their health and health care needs.
  • Under this new contract, Mountain-Pacific is subcontracting some of the work to Telligen, an organization headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, with national Medicaid and quality improvement experience.
  • While Mountain-Pacific will still provide most of the Medicaid medical review services, Telligen will be responsible for behavioral health reviews and other evaluations.

Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage

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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Health coverage can also prove beneficial when a child is sick or injured.

Key Points: 
  • Health coverage can also prove beneficial when a child is sick or injured.
  • In fact, millions of children and teens already qualify for free or low-cost health coverage, including dental coverage, through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
  • To help ensure their kids make the grade, parents need to first do their homework when it comes to health coverage.
  • To make sure you have assessed your coverage options, keep in mind these health care coverage questions and answers:
    What do Medicaid and CHIP cover?