Philadelphia, Pa. – AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other integrated health care solutions, announced that its Iowa affiliate, AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, has been notified by Iowa's Department of Human Services (DHS) of its intent to contract with AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa to be one of four health plans to administer the state's Medicaid managed care program, the Iowa High Quality Health Care Initiative. The contract will begin January 1, 2016.
"We commend the Iowa DHS for its commitment to creating and implementing an innovative Medicaid managed care program for its enrollees," said Paul Tufano, chairman and chief executive officer of AmeriHealth Caritas. "We are proud of the selection to administer Iowa's Medicaid managed care program and look forward to serving the people of this great state with our innovative services and programs."
AmeriHealth Caritas provides a comprehensive, compassionate and outcomes-driven approach to care through its integrated managed care products, behavioral health services, full-service pharmaceutical benefit manager, specialty pharmacy and other administrative services. Iowa members will benefit from the company's more than 30 years of experience in caring for diverse populations with complex health conditions, as well as its focus on caring for the whole person through its integrated model of care.
AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa expects to hire approximately 400 associates to support the health plan, more than half of whom will work throughout the state of Iowa. This team, working in partnership with providers, advocacy groups and community organizations across the state, will aim to help Iowans get care, stay well and build healthy communities.
"Core to AmeriHealth Caritas' mission is that every individual should have access to quality health care and services," said Tufano. "It is a privilege for us to bring our experience and expertise to Iowa and continue our work with our partners across the state in removing barriers to health care and improving services for those who are most in need."
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 16 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 6.8 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
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