National Committee for Quality Assurance Selects Health Net to Participate in Health Equity Pilot Program

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Health Net has been selected by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to help develop the new Health Equity Accreditation Plus program, making it one of just nine health organizations in the U.S. involved in this initiative. This selection highlights Health Net's long-standing commitment to improving health equity, as evidenced by its history of recognition from NCQA. The program aims to identify and close care gaps, with Health Net previously achieving a 50% reduction in C-section rates for Black mothers and increasing cervical cancer screenings among Mandarin-speaking women.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Health Net announced the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) selected the company to help develop NCQA’s new Health Equity Accreditation Plus program. Health Net is one of just nine health organizations in the nation selected to help create the new evaluation program.

The new program builds on NCQA’s recently launched Health Equity Accreditation program that set a robust framework for improving health equity by helping organizations identify and close care gaps.

“With decades of experience caring for California’s most vulnerable residents, Health Net’s selection to participate in the pilot program is a testament to our work to build access at every level, expand equity, and deliver quality care,” said Martha Santana-Chin, Medi-Cal President of Health Net. “Every part of the health system has improvements that can be made to create more equitable care, and we are honored to be able to contribute to and learn from the process.”

This is the seventh time Health Net has received recognition for a commitment to health equity from the NCQA. In fact, Health Net pioneered an innovative approach to improving care quality and increasing access for those who need it most by guiding effective partnerships and driving responsiveness at the member, provider, and community level. Because of this work, Health Net was the first plan to be awarded the NCQA Distinction in Multicultural Health Care in 2011 and has consistently earned the award each eligible year since for its commercial, Medi-Cal, and Medicare plans.

The award identifies organizations that lead the market in providing culturally and linguistically sensitive services and working to reduce health care disparities. Because California’s incredible diversity is reflected and magnified in the populations Health Net serves, they understand the needs of their patients are as diverse as the population itself. That’s why Health Net has built teams, models, and innovative approaches that work to break down barriers, improve access, and reduce health disparities for all.

Health Net is committed to leading the charge to improve health equity with multi-faceted, collaborative and culturally relevant programs and interventions at the statewide and local level. Previous efforts include:

• A doula program, which resulted in a 50% decrease in C-section rates for Black mothers in South Los Angeles.
• A health partnership produced a 4% increase in cervical cancer screenings among Mandarin-speaking Chinese women.
• A direct assistance program focused on farmworkers in Fresno helped 400 individuals to apply for Medi-Cal benefits, allowing them to enroll in health coverage for the first time.

To learn more about Health Net’s industry-leading efforts to drive health equity, visit BridgingtheDivideCA.com.

About Health Net:

At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life^TM. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.

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Ken Muche

mediainquiries@healthnet.com

Source: Health Net

FAQ

What is the Health Equity Accreditation Plus program by NCQA and Health Net?

The Health Equity Accreditation Plus program aims to enhance health equity by helping organizations identify and close care gaps, with Health Net selected to aid in its development.

When was Health Net selected for the NCQA's new program?

Health Net was announced as a participant in the Health Equity Accreditation Plus program on the date of the press release.

How many organizations has NCQA selected for the Health Equity Accreditation Plus program?

NCQA has selected nine health organizations, including Health Net, to help develop the Health Equity Accreditation Plus program.

What previous achievements does Health Net have in health equity?

Health Net has received recognition from NCQA for its commitment to health equity seven times and pioneered initiatives that significantly improved health care access.

What impact did Health Net's programs have on health outcomes?

Health Net's initiatives have led to a 50% decrease in C-section rates for Black mothers and a 4% increase in cervical cancer screenings among Mandarin-speaking women.

What is the stock symbol for Centene Corporation related to Health Net?

The stock symbol for Centene Corporation, which owns Health Net, is CNC.