Oklahoma Health Care Authority

DentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today announced a $25,000 contribution to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. The donation is supporting the college's Indigent Care Fund, which helps provide dental care for patients unable to afford the cost of treatment, and the Community-Based Dental Education Fund, which offers financial support to dental students during their required externship rotations in underserved communities.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today announced a $25,000 contribution to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.
  • DentaQuest is also helping our students reach patients in rural communities across Oklahoma through our Community Based Dentistry Education program, which coordinates our externship program throughout the state.
  • "At DentaQuest, we know that investing in community-based care must be a priority and we're proud to support the work the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is doing to increase opportunities for Oklahomans across the state.
  • Prior to this contribution, DentaQuest has supported a number of Oklahoma community-based non-profits including Good Shepherd Clinic, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, Neighborhood Services Organization, Oklahoma Dental Association and Oklahoma Oral Health Coalition.

Senior Care Authority Franchisee Recognized for Giving Back to His Community

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Award-winning Senior Care Authority franchise owner recognized for his commitment and involvement in the Alzheimer's community.

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  • Melville, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Senior Care Authority, the award-winning senior placement and eldercare consulting brand, is proud to announce their franchisee, Adam Flattau, was recognized as a 2023 Franchise Rock Star by franchise research firm Franchise Business Review.
  • Flattau was nominated in the Giving Back category for his extensive involvement in the Alzheimer's Association and various other senior-related community organizations.
  • "Adam serves as a beacon of compassion in the senior care industry, he shines as a testament to what it means to be truly dedicated," remarked Frank Samson, Founder and CEO of Senior Care Authority.
  • "Senior Care Authority walks the walk and talks the talk with compassion, honesty, transparency, and accessibility.

Senior Care Authority Announces New Podcast Episode with Dementia Care Advice

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Petaluma, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2023) - Senior Care Authority has announced a new episode of Boomers Today, its weekly podcast that helps educate families on the resources available to America's aging population.

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  • Petaluma, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2023) - Senior Care Authority has announced a new episode of Boomers Today, its weekly podcast that helps educate families on the resources available to America's aging population.
  • The newest episode features Marcy Baskin, a Certified Senior Advisor, Dementia Practitioner, and Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.
  • In the episode, host Frank Samson interviews Baskin on strategies for caring for loved ones living with dementia.
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Governor Signs Bill to Support Children and Families with Prenatal Substance Exposure

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

BOTHELL, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- House Bill 1168, sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-23), was signed into law by Governor Inslee. This bill will help children living with prenatal substance exposure (PSE), a root cause of child welfare involvement, incarceration, and homelessness. Children with PSE have increased risk of cognitive, behavioral, and mental health impairments. House Bill 1168 is the first step toward systemic change.

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  • A new law will bring vital support to tens of thousands of Washington children suffering from prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs.
  • BOTHELL, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- House Bill 1168, sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-23), was signed into law by Governor Inslee.
  • This bill will help children living with prenatal substance exposure (PSE), a root cause of child welfare involvement, incarceration, and homelessness.
  • Hope RISING Clinic was founded by Wonderland Child & Family Services and is the only clinic in the state offering comprehensive prenatal substance exposure services for children.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Announces Intent to Award Humana Contract to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Leading health and wellness company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been recommended by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to deliver health care coverage to Medicaid beneficiaries across the state, anticipated to start in early to mid-2024.

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  • Leading health and wellness company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been recommended by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to deliver health care coverage to Medicaid beneficiaries across the state, anticipated to start in early to mid-2024.
  • Through SoonerSelect, the Oklahoma Medicaid managed care program – focused on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Medicaid Expansion populations – Humana will serve children and adults across the state with the goal of improving their health and well-being.
  • “We’re proud to have served communities across the state for more than three decades, and we look forward to collaborating with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Oklahoma health care provider community to deliver quality health care services to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable residents.”
    Humana is one of three plan administrators selected as part of a statewide Medicaid managed care procurement issued this year in Oklahoma.
  • Humana also administers health care coverage for members of the military, military retirees and their dependents through the federal TRICARE program.

Senior Care Authority Named a 2023 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Senior Care Authority was recently named a Top Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review, earning high scores in leadership, core values, and a supportive franchisee community for the 7th straight year and obtained the highest ranking in its category.

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  • Petaluma, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2023) - Senior Care Authority was recently named a Top Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review, earning high scores in leadership, core values, and a supportive franchisee community for the 7th straight year and obtained the highest ranking in its category.
  • A Senior Placement Franchise , Senior Care Authority has earned numerous awards, many of which are rooted in high franchisee satisfaction and strong brand culture.
  • A Senior Care Authority franchise owner observed, "I have never worked with a more cohesive and supportive group of people.
  • To read the article Senior Care Authority Franchise Offers a Multitude of Benefits to Help Owners, Clients, and their Families, go to Franchise Business Review .

Pear Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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Monday, March 28, 2022

In this hypothetical scenario, Pear has 50 filled prescriptions, of which 25 are paid.

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  • In this hypothetical scenario, Pear has 50 filled prescriptions, of which 25 are paid.
  • Pear continued to aggregate digital therapeutics and digital biomarkers in the service of creating the industrys first comprehensive PDT platform.
  • Pear also executed a portfolio of in-licensing deals involving digital biomarkers assessing voice and keystroke, along with wearables and ingestible sensor technologies.
  • On March 24, 2022, Pear announced its PearConnect platform is available to healthcare providers in the Epic App Orchard Gallery.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Pear Therapeutics Enter into Value-Based Agreement for reSET® and reSET-O®

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, reSET and reSET-O will be made available to Oklahomans enrolled in Oklahoma Medicaid, commonly known as SoonerCare.

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  • Effective January 1, 2022, reSET and reSET-O will be made available to Oklahomans enrolled in Oklahoma Medicaid, commonly known as SoonerCare.
  • Pear applauds the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for their leadership in implementing a State Plan Amendment and supporting a value-based arrangement for SoonerCare members, said Julia Strandberg, Chief Commercial Officer of Pear Therapeutics.
  • Pear Therapeutics, Inc., which is traded on Nasdaq as PEAR, is the parent company of Pear Therapeutics (US), Inc. Pear is the leader in developing and commercializing software-based medicines, called prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs).
  • For example, statements regarding the promise of Pears value-based agreement with Oklahoma Health Care Authority and anticipated access to Pears products are forward-looking statements.

Senior Care Authority Appoints Key Executives

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Friday, December 10, 2021

PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Care Authority , the leading eldercare consulting and senior residential placement services franchise, announced today several recent appointments within its Executive Team to capitalize on the senior care industry's rapid growth and more closely align with the company's current and future expansion priorities.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Care Authority , the leading eldercare consulting and senior residential placement services franchise, announced today several recent appointments within its Executive Team to capitalize on the senior care industry's rapid growth and more closely align with the company's current and future expansion priorities.
  • "I am excited and 100% confident in this team," says Frank M. Samson, founder and CEO of Senior Care Authority.
  • Senior Care Authority is a Senior Placement and Eldercare Consulting organization based in Petaluma, California.
  • To learn more about Senior Care Authority and franchise opportunities, visit SeniorCareAuthority.com or send email to: [email protected] .

How to Navigate Senior Care with added COVID Cautions

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As if navigating senior care wasn't difficult enough, families around the world carry the weight of each decision they make for their loved one with the added stress of COVID-19 and other variants.

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  • With the added challenges the pandemic continues to present, people need real-time information and experienced support to ensure they know the ramificationsof all available options," said Frank Samson, Founder and CEO of Senior Care Authority .
  • There are places that will offer both a safe environment as well as socialization, which the senior population desperately needs.
  • In many cases, COVID-19 itself has helped these communities do an even better job," said Adam Flattau, Senior Care Authority of Long Island.
  • Senior Care Authority is a Senior Placement and Eldercare Consulting organization based in Petaluma, California.