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Join Us for the Complimentary MediDrive/MHPA Webinar on August 28, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Maximizing the Benefits of Your NEMT Program to Have the Greatest Impact on Patient Health   You can register here: https://lnkd.in/esSsV5Qt In conjunction with the Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a complimentary webinar designed address the importance of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to patient health. The panel discussion will cover: o NEMT's critical role as an influencer of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) o NEMT's potential effect on your members' satisfaction o Addressing the key pain points in implementing and managing NEMT programs: Service, Cost, Data Panelists will include: Alan J. Murray, President and Partner, MediDrive Alan is the president of MediDrive an NEMT company whose mission is to address the critical issue of transportation as a social determinant of health. Alan is recognized in the healthcare industry for his leadership, deep industry expertise, and determination to enhance the system with innovation that benefits consumers, customers, providers, and health plan partners. He has experience in healthcare management, Medicare, Medicare Part D, physician relations, and quality improvement. Before MediDrive, Alan was Elevance Health’s Chief Business Development officer, and before that Chief Executive of Empire BlueCross BlueShield. That has given him a unique perspective on the issues facing patient transportation and the needs of the NEMT market.   Calve Milligan, SVP of Network and Business Development, MediDrive Calve is a seasoned NEMT executive with more than 20 years of experience in logistics and operations, Calve has worked on the front lines of NEMT and is intimately aware of the issues health plans, health providers, and transportation providers face in trying to implement transportation programs.   Keith Passwater, CEO, Havarti Risk Keith is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary of Anthem (Elevance). After consulting with clients needing risk solutions, Keith founded Havarti Risk to bring better risk products and services to healthcare clients.  Brett R. Friedman, Health Care Attorney at Ropes & Gray | Former NYS Medicaid Director Brett Friedman is a healthcare partner who advises clients at the forefront of the healthcare industry in areas such as government insurance programs, digital health, accountable care and value-based payments, and regulatory compliance. A former leader of one of the largest Medicaid programs in the country, Brett provides valuable insight and solutions to healthcare companies and investors navigating complex transactional, regulatory, enforcement, and policy matters. #MHPA #MediDrive #Medicaid #NEMT #SDoH

📣 We’re excited to announce our new Mental Health Learning Platform! 🎉 Psych Hub’s Mental Health Learning Platform supercharges mental health care services. Two modules empower mental health providers to deliver the interventions and client education that drive results. With the acquisition of SimplePractice Learning’s course catalog, we're expanding our Professional Training library to 100+ courses on the mental and behavioral health topics that matter most. We’re also introducing a new Client & Patient Resources module full of shareable psychoeducational resources to complement treatment. 🌟 This platform empowers practitioners with: ✅ Comprehensive, evidence-based CE training ✅ Specialized courses for high-demand areas of care ✅ Easy-to-share mental health literacy content 👉 Get the full story here: https://bit.ly/3zOjVwn

🌟 Exciting News! HC9 Ventures portfolio company, Laguna Health, announces its partnership with Highmark Health! ⚙️ Highmark Health will be integrating Laguna's cutting-edge conversational AI technology to streamline their care management operations. This integration is set to boost efficiency and effectiveness, significantly reducing burnout among the care management team. Laguna's AI will enhance call preparation, documentation, and provide consistent conversation coaching, all aimed at improving the member experience. 👏 We are proud to back innovative solutions such as Laguna Health’s market leading AI that not only improve operational efficiency but also prioritize the well-being of healthcare professionals. This partnership exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking collaboration that drives the healthcare industry forward. https://lnkd.in/gzK9hZDM