Month: May 2022

UnitedHealthcare Selected by State of Missouri to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

Date: May 23, 2022

UnitedHealthcare Selected by State of Missouri to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

Missourians will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programs for Medicaid.

The state of Missouri has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri as one of three managed care organizations to administer its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

UnitedHealthcare is committed to working closely with the Missouri Department of Social Services and its MO HealthNet Division, which administer the state’s Medicaid program, toward the shared goal of improving the overall health and well-being of members. Through UnitedHealthcare’s approach, Missouri Medicaid members will benefit from a value-based, whole-person and integrated care model that focuses on the unique health needs of members and the communities UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to serving.

“We have partnered with the state of Missouri for the last five years and are honored to have the opportunity to continue building a strong Medicaid program that offers innovative programs and solutions for individuals and families,” said Jamie Bruce, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri. “We are deeply committed to Missouri and are privileged to provide access to high-quality care that has a positive impact for our members’ health and the communities we serve.”

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri will offer health benefits for a portion of the nearly 1 million adults and children who qualify for the general MO HealthNet Managed Care Program in Missouri. Benefits will include access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive and preventive care including an integrated network of behavioral health and physical health providers, essential community providers, and long-term care providers beginning July 1, 2022.

About UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. In the United States, UnitedHealthcare offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1.5 million physicians and care professionals, and 7,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. The company also provides health benefits and delivers care to people through owned and operated health care facilities in South America. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified health care company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at www.uhc.com or follow @UHC on Twitter.

 

Public Health Scholarship Program Top 5 FAQs and Webinar Recording

Date: May 20, 2022

Public Health Scholarship Program Top 5 FAQs and Webinar Recording

Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP) HRSA-22-122

Top Five FAQs

Q1: What are the eligible entities for the PHSP?

A: Eligible entities are:

  • A health professions school, including an accredited school or program of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, or dental public health or a school providing health management programs
  • An academic health center
  • A state or local government
  • Any other appropriate public or private nonprofit entity

Q2: How do I document my accreditation?

A: Health professions schools and programs must provide documentation of accreditation as an attachment labeled Attachment 10. Documentation must include:

  • A statement that you hold continuing accreditation from the relevant accrediting body and are not under probation,
  • The dates of initial accreditation and next accrediting body review,
  • The accreditation start and expiration dates; and
  • A web link to the accreditation status.

Q3: What is the maximum amount of scholarship per trainee?

A: The maximum amount of scholarship per trainee is $45,000 per year for full time, and $22,500 per year, per trainee in a part-time training program.

Q4: How do I download the HRSA-22-122 notice of funding opportunity application guidance?

A: Access the PHSP NOFO. You may also access the PHSP NOFO on grants.gov by:

  • Selecting the “Package” Tab
  • Select “Preview”
  • Select the “Download Instructions” button

Q5: Where do I need to register in order to apply?

A: Register in the System for Award Management (SAM). Once complete, you will receive your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). (Note: This replaced the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number on April 4, 2022.) Register in Grants.gov

More questions? Check out the FAQs and Technical Assistance Webinar recording.

The application deadline is June 1, 2022.

USDA and EDA Launch Resource Guide to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities

Date: May 23, 2022

USDA and EDA launch resource guide to boost economic development in rural communities

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Assistant Secretary Alejandra Y. Castillo today unveiled a joint resource guide to help community organizations access USDA and EDA resources to build strategies to boost economic development in rural America.

“America’s rural communities are critical to the success of our nation’s economy,” Torres Small said. “When we invest in rural communities, we build opportunity and prosperity for the people who live in them. The guide we are unveiling today will better equip people with the tools they need to make their communities more attractive, economically viable, and safe places to live and work.”

Castillo added, “We are committed to working together to explore new ways to support and strengthen rural America. It is important that we equip communities with tools that are accessible and easily utilized to maximize the work of providing greater, inclusive economic prosperity across the country. This guide is a great tool to deliver on that commitment.” 

The resource guide outlines programs and services that can be used to advance community and economic development in rural communities through four key focus areas:

  • Planning and technical assistance
  • Infrastructure and broadband expansion
  • Entrepreneurship and business assistance
  • Workforce development and livability

The guide also features information and links to USDA Rural Development and U.S. Economic Development Administration’s key priorities and resources.

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal, and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit the USDA Rural Development website. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit this link.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov. 

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Black Women’s Mental Health

Date: May 20, 2022

Black Women’s Mental Health

Despite the pressure to be a superhero, Black women are more likely to report feeling sad, lonely, and anxious. However, they are less likely to seek mental health support than white women. Some Black women may not know that their emotions are a symptom of anxiety or depression. This can make it unclear that support could be necessary.

The team of educators at Bestcolleges.com provides a curated guide with ample resources and opportunities for minority readers to deal with stress positively.

Take a look below:

Black Women’s Mental Health

Biosimilars: Safe, Effective, & May Reduce Patient Costs

Date: May 20, 2022

Biosimilars: Safe, Effective, & May Reduce Patient Costs

Biosimilars are safe and effective for treating many illnesses, including chronic skin diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, arthritis, kidney conditions, diabetes, and cancer. Get an U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Overview of Biosimilar Products. Bookmark FDA’s Biosimilars webpage and materials for health care providers and patients.

Additional FDA resources you may find helpful:

Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) is Coming Soon!

Date: May 20, 2022

Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) is Coming Soon!

Are you a substance use disorder professional with outstanding school debt?

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) helps combat the nation’s opioid crisis by giving eligible health professionals up to $250,000 to pay off school loans in exchange for a six-year, full-time service commitment.

Learn More About STAR LRP

3 Reasons the STAR LRP is for YOU

The STAR LRP is more flexible than other federal loan repayment programs and is great for health professionals who are:

  • U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents (green card holders);
  • Bachelor’s-level Substance Use Disorder counselors, behavioral health support workers, licensed clinical social workers, medical support staff and more; and
  • Working at non-traditional sites like faith-based settings, adult and youth detention centers, Veteran’s Administration facilities, school-based clinics, migrant health centers, and more.

The STAR LRP is brought to you by the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce.

Get Your Questions Answered about the Community Health Worker Training Program

Date: May 20, 2022

Online Q&A Session: Community Health Worker Training Program (CHWTP): HRSA-22-124

Date: May 25, 2022

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Join Here

Meeting ID: 160 654 3798
Phone number: 833-568-8864
Passcode: 27273036

This Online Question & Answer Session is an extension of the technical assistance webinar that was held on May 11, 2022. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) staff will be available to answer your questions in real time about the Community Health Worker Training Program (CHWTP) funding opportunity.

The CHW Training Program is focused on expanding the public health workforce by training 13,000 CHWs, as well as building their knowledge and skills. The program will provide education and on-the-job training to build the pipeline of CHWs.  

Approximately up to 75 grantees will receive a total of $226.5 million over a period of three years.

If you are unable to attend, a recording of the previous technical assistance webinar is available. To learn more about eligibility, visit Grants.gov. 

The application deadline is June 14, 2022.

Webinar: Data and How to Use it in Population Health Transition to Value

Date: May 19, 2022

Data and How to Use it in Population Health Transition to Value

Date: July 12, 2022

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT

Register

Facilitators: Tonne McCoy, Technical Assistance Coordinator, National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health

This web session will provide an entry-level overview of how to gather and use data to take a step in the transition from volume to value. It doesn’t matter what electronic medical record system you use, or even if your practice is using paper charts. You are already collecting the patient data needed to analyze. This engaging session will provide practical application of quality metrics, data collection, and the use of that data in telling the story of services provided. 

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify the quality metrics your practice can use to start the volume to value journey
  • Describe how to pull and aggregate the patient data
  • Detail easy and simple formulas in Microsoft Excel to analyze your patient data (i.e. sum, average, count, and conditional formatting)

This event qualifies for one ACHE qualified education credit.