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Recap: Illinois Addresses Innovations for Medicaid Plans on Social Care Management

Created: November 30, 2021

A webinar co-sponsored by CareAdvisors and the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans featured an esteemed panel: Harmony Harrington, Vice President, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Government, Communications and Community Relations Imani Lewis, Vice President, Quality Improvement Department, Meridian Health Chris Gay, Chief Executive Officer, CareAdvisors Judith Ruiz-Branch, Director of External Affairs, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans Julie Faulhaber, MBA, Principal, Health Management Associates

Hidden Disparities in Clinical Data Sharing for Safety Net Healthcare Organizations

Created: October 12, 2021

Healthcare interoperability is a well-known industry challenge. The interoperability tools that providers rely upon for clinical data exchange may be continually improving, but they overlook a significant and growing need across the country. Learn more about the disparities safety net organizations face when attempting to share data and the need to tear down the roadblocks that leave significant data gaps that impact safety net providers.

Recap: New York Health Plan Association Webinar

Created: September 23, 2021

Prioritizing social care management was the focus of a recent New York Health Plan Association webinar, featuring Fidelis Care. “Innovations for Medicaid Plans on Social Care Management” was sponsored by CareAdvisors and included: Jason Helgerson, founder and CEO of Helgerson Solutions; Lauren Alexander, director of value-based payment initiatives at Fidelis Care; Chris Gay, chief executive officer at CareAdvisors; and Heidi Arthur, a principal at Health Management Associates.

Free Download: Cleveland Urgent Means Project Survey Insights

Created: June 10, 2021

A Q1 2021 survey of Cleveland-area clinical social workers revealed the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the most vulnerable populations. Our infographic depicts the key results of our survey on constricted access to social services.

Recap: Cleveland Urgent Means Project Virtual Roundtable

Created: May 24, 2021

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, leads a panel of local healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. Monica Robins, 3News Senior Health Correspondent at WKYC Studios in Cleveland, serves as moderator as the panel focuses on the growing issue of health disparities and health equity and how rapid access to social service benefits can lead to lower uncompensated care costs and improved patient outcomes.

Free Download: Detroit Urgent Means Project Survey Insights

Created: May 6, 2021

Constricted access to social services (CASS) is a very real concern for vulnerable populations. Our infographic highlights key results from a CareAdvisors survey of Detroit-area social workers who share the impact COVID-19 has had on CASS.

IAMHP – Social Care Management Podcast Episode

Created: April 30, 2021

In this Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans' "Sam's Says" podcast series episode, IAMHP CEO Samantha Olds Frey sits down with Chris Gay, CEO of Care Advisors, to discuss how social care management and the innovative solutions plans are implementing to deliver greater value to members and providers helps to decrease the restricted access to social services that impact health inequities.

Recap: Detroit Urgent Means Project Virtual Roundtable

Created: April 22, 2021

Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence, representing Michigan's 14th District, leads a discussion on constricted access to social services with Detroit healthcare leaders. Co-hosted by CareAdvisors and the National Association of Health Services Executives Public Policy Committee (Detroit Chapter), the virtual event featured an esteemed panel that discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on population health in Detroit and its surrounding communities and the status of legislation that will improve social determinants of health.

Free Download: Advanced Premium Tax Credits Overview

Created: April 2, 2021

Adjusting advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) for qualified health plan (QHP) enrollees is more important than ever due to increasing unemployment or reduced income that has resulted in families losing vital healthcare coverage. Our APTC infographic outlines the need for an automated platform that allows for a simple screening and rapid APTC adjustment that focuses on keeping members in the same family of plans.

Recap: Chicago National Social Work Month Recognition Event

Created: March 18, 2021

CareAdvisors hosted a webinar to honor clinical social workers during National Social Work Recognition Month. Stephen Brown, MSW, LCSW, director of preventative emergency medicine, UI Hospital and Health Sciences System joined Renee Kroplewski and Brielle Osting of CareAdvisors in honoring attendees and discussing some of the challenges they see in the field, especially since the onset of the pandemic.

Recap: Cleveland, Ohio, National Social Work Month Recognition Event

Created: March 10, 2021

CareAdvisors hosted a webinar to honor clinical social workers during National Social Work Recognition Month. Dr. Kelly Kessel, LSW-ACM-SW, interim team lead at Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, shared her perspective on the challenges social workers face, and offered solutions that included an emphasis on self-care. Brielle Osting and Renee Kroplewski of CareAdvisors joined in presenting vital information for social workers.

Recap: Chicago Urgent Means Project Virtual Town Hall

Created: October 14, 2020

CareAdvisors recently collaborated with Congressman Danny K. Davis representing the 7th District of Illinois and an esteemed panel of Chicago’s leading public health advocates to discuss patient access issues in Chicagoland. Terry Mason, MD, of WVON 1690 AM Radio, served as moderator.

Free Download: Chicago Urgent Means Project Survey Insights

Created: October 14, 2020

Constricted access to social services (CASS) is a very real concern for vulnerable populations. Our infographic highlights key results from a CareAdvisors survey of Chicago-area social workers who share the impact COVID-19 has had on CASS.

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