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Many Texas families are facing uncertainty with the unprecedented unwinding of pandemic Medicaid protections. Over 1.7 million residents have lost health coverage - often unexpectedly through no fault of their own. At Community Health Choice, our mission is caring for those affected by disruptions and guiding them through this transitory period. If you or your loved ones are experiencing coverage losses or application delays, know you don’t have to handle this alone. Our dedicated care coordinators are here to listen, explain policy shifts, appeal wrongful decisions and ensure continuity of treatment when possible. We assist with paperwork, provide interim solutions like pharmacy vouchers and connect individuals to community health resources. Too often, tedious systems fail the people relying on them most. The path forward lies in compassion and collective problem-solving, not blame. We urge decision-makers to build supports reducing Texans’ anxiety navigating this terrain. Progress happens through open communication, practical fixes and understanding real families behind statistics. During uncertain times, trust that we walk beside you. Our doors remain open, and our commitment is restoring stability and peace of mind however we can. Reach out today - let’s continue uplifting community health together. 🩺 #HereToHelp #MedicaidUnwinding #TexasHealthMatters

How can Medicaid agencies, plans, and providers better engage members to learn from their experiences and create more responsive programs and policies? This question is at the forefront for states and health care orgs nationwide as they seek to improve community engagement and better serve their populations. This new chockfull resource center from the Center for Health Care Strategies offers practical tools to help Medicaid stakeholders connect with the community, including resources that amplify members' voices. #Medicaid #CommunityEngagement #HealthEquity

You would think that the United States of America, in 2024, would not have a lack of access to medical care but it's a real problem in rural communities. With declining (and aging) population, for-profit hospitals are not going to eat the cost of keeping facilities open. I am not an advocate for single-payer government healthcare but that may be the only realistic option for rural communities. #healthcare #economy #healthinsurance #medicalcare #leadership #politics #politicaleconomy

It is a community issue that affects a staggering number of people—the senior couple who lives next door, the young children in the neighborhood playdate, the family waiting in line at the grocery store. When two local organizations like Hunger Task Force and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield unite, we can make a profound impact in addressing the correlation between food insecurity and overall health in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With the help from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hunger Task Force operates the Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, traveling throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods or that may reside in food deserts. Read more from Anthem’s Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial leadership in Wisconsin and how the organizations are working to bridge the gap between hunger and healthcare accessibility. https://ow.ly/R3XK30sBaCT

🏥⚡️ Unlocking NHS efficiency through improved Community Healthcare Data. Together with my colleagues at CF, we analysed the impact of community services on healthcare efficiency and how important the use of data will be to unlocking transformation. Our study revealed a promising link: more community nursing contacts led to fewer hospital bed days. Aligning spending could save big. To harness this potential: 1️⃣ Prioritise crucial data fields. 2️⃣ Incentivise accurate data. 3️⃣ Standardise collection. 4️⃣ Validate data integrity. 5️⃣ Connect datasets for insights. Accurate data is crucial for maximising community healthcare's impact on NHS efficiency. Stay tuned for part two, diving into actionable steps! 💡🌟 #nhs #healthcareefficiency #datadrivenhealthcare #productivity

A big day for the Population Health team here at ASTHO! Make sure to give a listen to this episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition. I had the opportunity to discuss my recently published CHW technical package, while our other esteemed speakers discussed our teams recent Medicaid 1115 report and collaborative report on how states can reduce congenital syphilis. Be sure to check out all three publications within the show notes of the podcast! #publichealth #chws #medicaid #healthpolicy

It is a community issue that affects a staggering number of people—the senior couple who lives next door, the young children in the neighborhood playdate, the family waiting in line at the grocery store. When two local organizations like Hunger Task Force and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield unite, we can make a profound impact in addressing the correlation between food insecurity and overall health in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With the help from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hunger Task Force operates the Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, traveling throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods or that may reside in food deserts. Read more from Anthem’s Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial leadership in Wisconsin and how the organizations are working to bridge the gap between hunger and healthcare accessibility. https://ow.ly/hr2830sBfJF

It is a community issue that affects a staggering number of people—the senior couple who lives next door, the young children in the neighborhood playdate, the family waiting in line at the grocery store. When two local organizations like Hunger Task Force and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield unite, we can make a profound impact in addressing the correlation between food insecurity and overall health in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With the help from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hunger Task Force operates the Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, traveling throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods or that may reside in food deserts. Read more from Anthem’s Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial leadership in Wisconsin and how the organizations are working to bridge the gap between hunger and healthcare accessibility. https://ow.ly/tgOy30sB9Og

It is a community issue that affects a staggering number of people—the senior couple who lives next door, the young children in the neighborhood playdate, the family waiting in line at the grocery store. When two local organizations like Hunger Task Force and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield unite, we can make a profound impact in addressing the correlation between food insecurity and overall health in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With the help from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hunger Task Force operates the Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, traveling throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods or that may reside in food deserts. Read more from Anthem’s Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial leadership in Wisconsin and how the organizations are working to bridge the gap between hunger and healthcare accessibility. https://ow.ly/Ce6E30sBasl