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InnovAge Announces Release of CMS Sanction in Sacramento Center

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S.

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  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S.
  • Forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions.
  • You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
  • Any forward-looking statement made by the Company is based on information currently available to us.

AHF Sues California Over Ending AIDS Health Plan

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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To keep the program going, AHF has filed a motion in federal court seeking a preliminary injunction against Californias Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its director, Michelle Baass.

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  • To keep the program going, AHF has filed a motion in federal court seeking a preliminary injunction against Californias Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its director, Michelle Baass.
  • The motion was filed today in United State District Court for the Central District of California (Case No.
  • AHF asserts this will cause irreparable harm to both AHF and the patients it cares for in Positive Healthcare.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth , follow us @aidshealthcare or subscribe to our AHF podcast AHFter Hours.

CalOptima Health Selects ZeOmega for Comprehensive Set of Care Management Solutions

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega®, the leading population health management organization, today announced CalOptima Health, California's third largest Medicaid (Medi-Cal) plan, as its newest partner for care management. This engagement is expected to be one of ZeOmega's most impactful, reaching 914,646 lives with its Health Cloud solutions addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), member engagement, care management, and more through the Jiva platform.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega , the leading population health management organization, today announced CalOptima Health , California's third largest Medicaid (Medi-Cal) plan, as its newest partner for care management.
  • This engagement is expected to be one of ZeOmega's most impactful, reaching 914,646 lives with its Health Cloud solutions addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), member engagement, care management, and more through the Jiva platform.
  • CalOptima Health, headquartered in Orange County, selected ZeOmega based on its in-depth Medicaid experience and breadth of turnkey offerings.
  • ZeOmega empowers health plans and other risk-bearing organizations with the industry's leading technology for simplifying population health management.

Statewide Initiative Supports Behavioral Health of I.E. Youth

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst a national youth behavioral health crisis, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is partnering with Molina Healthcare, County Behavioral Health, the Offices of Education in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and select local school districts and charter schools to implement the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP).

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst a national youth behavioral health crisis, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is partnering with Molina Healthcare, County Behavioral Health, the Offices of Education in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and select local school districts and charter schools to implement the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP).
  • Through SBHIP efforts, existing mental health initiatives will be bolstered, and coordination between schools, managed care plans, county behavioral health and community partners aim to address the equity gap and improve access to mental health prevention and treatment for students.
  • "We are well into a crisis when it comes to the mental health and wellness of our youth.
  • We are proud to partner with IEHP, local offices of education and mental health professionals to address the youth behavioral health crisis in tangible, preventative ways."

BRG Appointed as Independent Monitor to Oversee Terms of Cedars-Sinai and Huntington Hospital Affiliation

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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The approval of Huntington Hospital's affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, effective as of August 2021, included a requirement of an appointment of a monitor and specific competitive impact conditions.

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  • The approval of Huntington Hospital's affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, effective as of August 2021, included a requirement of an appointment of a monitor and specific competitive impact conditions.
  • Stevens has extensive experience as an independent monitor, including appointments as monitor for five organizations by the California Department of Managed Health Care, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and by health plans of their delegated entities.
  • He has negotiated and signed thousands of health plan and hospital agreements in 42 states.
  • Both Huebner and Knutson have extensive experience assisting Stevens and Abernathy in independent monitoring engagements.

Didi Hirsch and California Department of Health Care Services sign $20 Million Investment to Expand Access to the State's "988" Response to Mental Health Crises and Suicides

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The funding, allocated from a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Block Grant , supports the implementation of the new behavioral health hotline, 988.

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  • The funding, allocated from a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Block Grant , supports the implementation of the new behavioral health hotline, 988.
  • Equitable access to vital services will help decrease suicide and mental health stigma.
  • "Didi Hirsch 988 counselors will provide lifesaving health care 24/7 to those experiencing mental health or suicidal crisis.
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years.

Health Net Earns “Customer Satisfaction Award 2021” from California Department of Health Care Services

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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DHCS, the largest health care purchaser in California, awarded Health Net its Consumer Satisfaction Award 2021 Large Scale Plan (Child).

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  • DHCS, the largest health care purchaser in California, awarded Health Net its Consumer Satisfaction Award 2021 Large Scale Plan (Child).
  • According to the DHCS website, On an annual basis, the California Department of Health Care Services recognizes Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Plans that have excelled in improving the quality of health care for the millions of beneficiaries receiving Medi-Cal services through managed care.
  • In the departments official congratulatory communication to Health Net, DHCS wrote, On behalf of the Department of Health Care Services, we would like to congratulate Health Net Community Solutions for receiving the Consumer Satisfaction Award 2021Large Scale Plan (Child).
  • 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.

Inland Empire Health Plan Recognized for Healthcare Innovation

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has been recognized by the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) for their innovative Medi-Cal Primary Care Physician Auto-Assignment Redesign.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has been recognized by the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) for their innovative Medi-Cal Primary Care Physician Auto-Assignment Redesign.
  • On an annual basis, DHCS's Innovation Award recognizes Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Plans (MCPs) that have excelled in improving the quality of health care for the millions of beneficiaries receiving Medi-Cal services through managed care.
  • This marks the fifth time IEHP has been honored by DHCSmore times than any other health plan in California.
  • With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country.

Liquid Media’s iNDIEFLIX Provides Statewide Edutainment Programming to Help Address Mental Health Challenges in California School Communities

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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The film-based mental health support program and accompanying easy-to-use curriculum is available to all public middle and high schools across the state of California in a new effort to help address the increasing mental health challenges faced by students.

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  • The film-based mental health support program and accompanying easy-to-use curriculum is available to all public middle and high schools across the state of California in a new effort to help address the increasing mental health challenges faced by students.
  • Many people dont understand how debilitating mental health challenges can be, and even more so how common it is.
  • With California leading the way, Liquid and iNDIEFLIX are working towards a nationwide rollout of Angst: Building Resilience.
  • The roll out of Angst: Building Resilience throughout the California school system has wide support across the board, from educators, to parents to mental health professionals.

The Integrated Healthcare Association Announces Anna Lee Amarnath, MD, MPH, as General Manager of the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Program

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Anna Lee Amarnath, M.D., MPH, has joined the organization as General Manager of its Align.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Anna Lee Amarnath, M.D., MPH, has joined the organization as General Manager of its Align.
  • In this newly-created role, Dr. Amarnath leads, oversees, and manages the AMP Program, one of the nations largest performance measurement programs.
  • Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) brings the healthcare community together to solve industry-wide challenges that stand in the way of high-value care.
  • And we provide a forum for cross-industry leaders through our boards and programs to have honest conversations that guide the future of healthcare.