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Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 500 company, is a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of services to government-sponsored healthcare programs. The company focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals, offering benefits under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), aged, blind or disabled (ABD), foster care, long-term care (LTC), and other state-sponsored/hybrid programs as well as Medicare (special needs plans).
Centene operates local health plans and offers an array of health insurance solutions. It contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to deliver specialty services including behavioral health management, care management software, correctional healthcare services, dental benefits management, in-home health services, life and health management, managed vision, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy, and telehealth services. As of June 2023, Centene served approximately 24 million medical members, with a significant portion enrolled in Medicaid (67%), individual exchanges (14%), and Medicare Advantage (6%) plans.
Recently, Centene has been recognized for its contributions in tackling social issues. For instance, on April 8, 2024, Health Net, a Centene subsidiary, contributed $1.3 million to the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles' We Are LA program, which aims to prevent evictions and combat homelessness. The program has served over 32,000 individuals and families, helping them avoid eviction and maintain stable housing. Moreover, Centene's financial results for the first quarter of 2024 highlighted the company's robust performance, with medical claims liabilities totaling $18.1 billion and a strategic plan for growth focused on increasing access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Furthermore, Centene has entered into significant partnerships to improve healthcare accessibility. For example, in Uvalde, Texas, Centene's subsidiary Superior HealthPlan invested $250,000 to allow students access to virtual healthcare through Hazel Health until the 2028–2029 school year. The company has also initiated the MHS Serves program in Indiana, a $12 million health equity initiative aimed at reducing health disparities.
Centene continues to innovate and expand its healthcare solutions, ensuring that under-insured and uninsured individuals receive comprehensive healthcare services. The company's latest strategic moves and partnerships underscore its commitment to transforming healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes for millions of Americans.
Centene 's Iowa subsidiary, Iowa Total Care, has been awarded a four-year contract by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to continue providing Medicaid managed care services under the Iowa Health Link program. The contract, set to begin on July 1, 2025, with a possible two-year extension, covers Iowa Medicaid, the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, and Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki).
Iowa Total Care will continue serving over 218,600 members across 99 counties, offering coordinated physical, behavioral, and long-term care. The new contract includes an expansion of home and community-based services. Iowa Total Care is one of three managed care organizations selected for this program.
Centene (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise, has announced its participation in the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference. The company is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 4 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation through a provided link. For those unable to attend the live event, a webcast replay will be made available on Centene's official website, www.centene.com, in the Investors section following the presentation.
This conference appearance provides an opportunity for Centene to showcase its commitment to helping people live healthier lives and to engage with investors and industry professionals.
AcariaHealth, a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has announced the relocation of its Homescripts pharmacy to a new 33,000 square foot facility in Shelby Township, Michigan. This move emphasizes AcariaHealth's commitment to enhancing patient care, empowering employees, and engaging with the community. Homescripts specializes in free goods programs for patients with complex medical conditions, offering services such as Patient Assistance, Bridge, Interim, and Replacement to overcome medication adherence barriers.
The new facility will provide ample space for business and pharmacy operations, supporting patients with conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and myasthenia gravis. This relocation is part of AcariaHealth's strategy to transform lives through compassionate care and innovative services, while also allowing for future growth and expansion to meet patient and client needs.
L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net have announced a $90 million commitment over five years to launch two innovative healthcare programs for those experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. The initiative includes:
1. The L.A. County Field Medicine Program ($60 million): Delivers preventive and urgent healthcare, chronic disease management, and social services to members in their lived environments.
2. The Skid Row Care Collaborative ($30 million): Provides enhanced services and additional facilities on Skid Row, including a new health campus.
These programs aim to assist approximately 85,000 Angelenos, addressing the complex healthcare needs of the unhoused population. The funding is part of California's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP), with L.A. Care contributing 70% and Health Net 30% of the total investment.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) has appointed Thomas R. Greco to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2024. This expands the board to 11 members, with Greco's term running through the 2025 annual meeting. Greco, a seasoned executive with over 40 years of public company leadership, most recently served as President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he spent three decades at PepsiCo, eventually becoming CEO of Frito-Lay North America in 2011.
Centene CEO Sarah M. London highlighted Greco's expertise in consumer marketing as valuable for transforming the health of 28.5 million Americans. Greco currently serves on the boards of Tapestry, Inc., Sabra Dipping Company , and the American Heart Association. He expressed enthusiasm for Centene's commitment to helping members live healthier lives.
Superior HealthPlan, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has awarded $24,000 in grants to 12 nonprofits and providers across Texas through its quarterly community and provider grant program. The funding aims to address the needs of low-income neighborhoods and communities in Texas. Recipients include organizations focusing on health awareness, education, housing support, literacy, vocational training, and healthcare services.
Since 2020, Superior has provided more than $600,000 in funding to over 200 community partners and providers through this program. The grants address non-medical drivers of health such as food insecurity, economic stability, housing, education, and other critical needs affecting overall health and well-being. The next application deadline for the Superior HealthPlan Grant Program is September 30.
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is hosting its California Leadership Fellowship Program at the Sacramento Institute, supported by Centene Foundation and Centene/Health Net. The year-long executive training program aims to uplift Hispanic physicians and improve American healthcare. The Sacramento Institute will connect fellows with key stakeholders to enhance their understanding of healthcare leadership pathways.
NHHF and Centene will host a reception on August 13, 2024, to honor the CA Fellowship Class of 2024, recognizing Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, MD, and Suzan Murin, MD. The event will take place at the Centene/Health Net Sacramento Campus. The press release lists ten distinguished physicians who are part of the NHHF California Leadership Fellows Class of 2024, representing various medical specialties and institutions across California.
Health Net, a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has partnered with over 30 organizations across California to distribute 8,000 backpacks to students for the 2024-25 school year. The initiative aims to support families by providing essential school supplies and health-related information. Martha Santana-Chin, Plan Chief Product President at Health Net, emphasized the company's commitment to helping families prepare for the school year.
The backpacks contain informative flyers in English and Spanish about Medi-Cal enrollment, telehealth, and whole person health support. Health Net's partnerships with local organizations help deliver care to those in need and ensure children are prepared for academic success. The company has also awarded millions in grants to support localized programs addressing children's complex physical, behavioral, and oral health needs.
Superior HealthPlan, a leading managed care organization in Texas and a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), is celebrating its 25th anniversary by launching a special grant program. The company is offering a $25,000 grant to support community organizations and schools addressing local needs such as food, housing, transportation, mental health, and other basic necessities.
Key points:
- Application deadline: August 30, 2024
- Grant award announcement: November 2024
- Eligible applicants: Community organizations and schools in Texas
- Since 2020, Superior has provided nearly $500,000 in grant funding to 225 organizations
Interested organizations can apply online at SuperiorHealthPlan.com/25YearGrant. This initiative reflects Superior's commitment to investing in the health and well-being of Texas communities.
WellCare of North Carolina, a Medicaid health plan and Centene (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary, has expanded its partnership with Expressable to offer advanced speech therapy interventions across all 100 North Carolina counties. This expansion follows a successful pilot program in eastern North Carolina that provided home-based screenings and speech therapy for children, along with family education and support.
The program aims to proactively identify children and young adults, from birth to age 19, who can benefit from speech pathology services. It addresses a wide range of needs, including speech, language, and safe feeding skills. This initiative is particularly significant as the CDC reports that one in twelve children in the United States has a communication disorder, with nearly half not receiving necessary treatment and support.
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