Whitman-Walker Health

Community Care Cooperative Awarded Medicare Shared Savings Program Contract from CMS, Expands Network to FQHCs in NC, D.C., CT, and CA

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Community Care Cooperative (C3), the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) created and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has been awarded a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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  • Community Care Cooperative (C3), the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) created and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has been awarded a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • C3’s strategy is to unite FQHCs at scale to strengthen primary care, improve financial performance, and advance racial justice.
  • The District of Columbia’s Community of Hope, Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc., Mary’s Center, Unity Health Care, and Whitman-Walker Health.
  • “MSSP has proven to generate savings and improved care for Medicare members, especially when the MSSP ACO is comprised of ambulatory care providers like FQHCs.

Whitman-Walker Institute, Cancer Support Community and GRAIL Collaborate On Research Aimed at Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Screening and Care Through Multi-Cancer Early Detection

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The Implementation and Navigation of Cancer Liquid biopsy to Understand Diverse Patient Experiences (INCLUDE) study will evaluate established community outreach strategies intended to build awareness and increase early cancer screening.

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  • The Implementation and Navigation of Cancer Liquid biopsy to Understand Diverse Patient Experiences (INCLUDE) study will evaluate established community outreach strategies intended to build awareness and increase early cancer screening.
  • As part of the collaboration, eligible individuals will be invited by Whitman-Walker to participate in this real-world study being undertaken in collaboration with Cancer Support Community.
  • For individuals who receive a Galleri cancer signal detected test result, Cancer Support Community will offer professionally-led support and navigation services, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.
  • Recent studies have also shown an elevated rate of cancer diagnosis for members of the LGBTQ community.

America’s Blood Centers Announces Inaugural Blood Advocacy Week to Promote the Value of Blood to Patients, Communities, and our Healthcare System

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Washington, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, today announced the inaugural Blood Advocacy Week occurring April 24th-28th.

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  • Washington, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, today announced the inaugural Blood Advocacy Week occurring April 24th-28th.
  • Dozens of diverse partners have signed on to help promote the value of blood through taking part in Blood Advocacy Week.
  • They are being joined by community blood centers across the country, including Blood Assurance, Carter BloodCare, Community Blood Center (Appleton), Community Blood Center-Dayton, the Blood Center (New Orleans), Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, Houchin Community Blood Bank, LIFELINE Blood Services, LifeServe Blood Center, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, MEDIC Regional Blood Center, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Rock River Valley Blood Center, San Diego Blood Bank, Shepeard Community Blood Center, South Texas Blood and Tissue, The Blood Connection, Versiti, and Vitalant.
  • Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers.

Dr. Ryan Moran, CEO, Whitman-Walker Health System, Joining Maryland Department of Health Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ryan Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Whitman-Walker Health System has been appointed by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott as Deputy Secretary of Health, Healthcare Finance and Medicaid Director. Moran will join the Maryland Department of Health senior leadership team in this role, effective April 12, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ryan Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Whitman-Walker Health System has been appointed by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott as Deputy Secretary of Health, Healthcare Finance and Medicaid Director.
  • Moran will join the Maryland Department of Health senior leadership team in this role, effective April 12, 2023.
  • "Whitman-Walker Health System is grateful for Ryan's visionary leadership, which has advantageously positioned us for our once in a generation expansion of research and health services with our move to the Saint Elizabeth campus this year.
  • In his new role, Moran will be a key member of the Maryland Department of Health's leadership team.

THE NWHN HIRES A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Contact Director of Communications Adele Costa at [email protected] or by phone at 631 – 538 – 6348 for comments and questions.

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  • Contact Director of Communications Adele Costa at [email protected] or by phone at 631 – 538 – 6348 for comments and questions.
  • Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, MA, MBA was brought on as the NWHN’s new settled Executive Director this month, ending a year-long period of interim leadership for the organization.
  • Most recently, she was the Executive Director of Brain Injury Services, an organization that provides education, advocacy, and programs for individuals impacted by traumatic brain injury.
  • “We are delighted to have found Denise,” said Abigail Arons, chair of the NWHN Board of Directors.

Cash Payments Begin for Let's GO DMV!, An Innovative 5-Year Guaranteed Income Pilot for Hospitality Workers Affected by COVID

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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A newly launched guaranteed income pilot plans to change that by creating economic opportunity and stability for workersand supporting the building of their individual and collective power.

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  • A newly launched guaranteed income pilot plans to change that by creating economic opportunity and stability for workersand supporting the building of their individual and collective power.
  • intends to give $1,000 a monthno strings attachedfor the next 5 years to 75 hospitality workers in the Washington, DC region who lost their jobs during COVID.
  • met its goal of raising the initial $1 million dollars in private funding needed to distribute the first year of cash payments and began cash distributions in March.
  • To kickoff the occasion, a community celebration was held on Sunday, April 10 at Rock Creek Park.

Guidehouse Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for 13th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, received a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) ,the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, received a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) ,the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • "We are incredibly proud to once again be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Guidehouse.
  • "Achieving this perfect score for 13 consecutive years exhibits the magnitude of Guidehouse's commitment to inclusion and diversity," said Dominica Groom Williams, Chief Culture, Inclusion, and Diversity Officer of Guidehouse.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.

APLA Health Opens Registration for First-Ever Digital AIDS Walk Los Angeles

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Los Angeles, July 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, APLA Health opened registration for its first-ever online only, digital AIDS Walk Los Angeles.

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  • Los Angeles, July 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, APLA Health opened registration for its first-ever online only, digital AIDS Walk Los Angeles.
  • Digital participants will choose their walk from APLA Healths three primary service categories Care, Support, and Education.
  • AIDS Walk Los Angeles is the pioneer fundraising walk against HIV, raises vital funds, and builds support and awareness of the continuing need to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
  • Since 1985, hundreds of thousands of walkers and supporters have raised nearly $90 million in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County.To register for AIDS Walk Los Angeles or for more information, please visit: www.aidswalkla.org
    About AIDS Walk Los Angeles: Since 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has drawn hundreds of thousands of supporters to walk, and millions more to donate, raising nearly $90 million to combat HIV and AIDS.

Atlanta AIDS Walk: Award-winning Artists Join AHF and Local ASOs on Sept. 29 to Support Fight Against AIDS

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Saturday, September 28, 2019
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A diverse array of award-winning recording artists will join AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the worlds largest nonprofit, global health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, for the 29th annual AIDS Walk & Music Festival in Atlanta, GA.

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  • A diverse array of award-winning recording artists will join AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the worlds largest nonprofit, global health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, for the 29th annual AIDS Walk & Music Festival in Atlanta, GA.
  • Presented by Delta Airlines and AHF Pharmacy, the annual event, formerly known as the Atlanta AIDS Walk & 5K Run, is the Southeast region's largest community fundraiser and awareness event for HIV/AIDS.
  • Attracting thousands of attendees from across the region, funds raised will benefit 10 deserving AIDS-service organizations in the local Atlanta community.
  • To further support the work of each beneficiary, AHF will match, dollar for dollar, all funds raised by each organization.