Shows
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 132 - How ILAAP is Supporting Medicaid Redeterminations in IllinoisStephanie Atella, Chief Program Officer at the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, joins the podcast to talk about their Medicaid Redeterminations outreach efforts and the importance of keeping children covered here in Illinois.
2023-09-1415 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 131 - How 1upHealth is Modernizing Data Sharing in the Healthcare Space to Improve Health OutcomesJoe Gagnon, CEO at 1upHealth - an IAMHP Trusted Partner - joins Samantha to talk about how 1upHealth is using modernizing data sharing in the healthcare space to improve health outcomes. 2023-09-0723 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 130 - How MCOs in Illinois are Supporting Medicaid RedeterminationsHeather Holberg, Director of Eligibility and Enrollment at CountyCare Health Plan stops by the podcast to talk about how MCOs in Illinois are supporting Medicaid Redetermination efforts in creative and effective ways.
2023-08-2417 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 129 - Medicaid Redeterminations in IllinoisSergio Obregón, Special Assistant to the Director in the Division of Medical Eligibility at the Department of Healthcare and Family services (HFS) joins Samantha to talk about Medicaid Redeterminations here in Illinois.
2023-08-1724 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 128 - The Importance of Recovery Support Service ModelsSara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, is back with Samantha to talk about the importance of recovery support service models when working toward improving health outcomes.
2023-08-0331 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 127 - The Intersection of Orthopedics and Health EquityAndrew Shadid, CEO of Genesis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - an IAMHP Trusted Partner - stops by the podcast to talk about the work they are doing to improve health equity and access to Medicaid members in Illinois.
2023-07-2721 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 126 - Medicaid Redeterminations: A National PerspectiveMiranda Motter, Senior Vice President of State Affairs and Policy at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) joins Samantha to talk about Medicaid Redeterminations from a national perspective.
2023-07-2022 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 125 - The 1115 Behavioral Health Transformation Waiver - What is it and Why it MattersJill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, is back to discuss how the Medicaid 1115 Behavioral Health Transformation Waiver is evolving to better meet the needs of Medicaid members and improve health outcomes in Illinois.
2023-07-1317 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 124 - How Molina is Bringing High Quality Healthcare to Members through its Mobile UnitRebecca Kidd, Program Manager at Molina Healthcare of Illinois, joins Samantha to talk about how Molina is bringing high quality healthcare to its members through their new mobile unit.
2023-06-3016 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 123 - Breaking Down New Health Insurance Policy and What it Means for HealthcareLaura Minzer, President of Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council, is back to help Samantha breakdown new health insurance laws that came out of the 2023 Legislative Session.
2023-06-2217 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 122 - What the 2024 State Budget Means for MedicaidIAMHP Legislative Consultant, John Lowder, returns to the podcast to talk about the 2024 State Budget and what it means for the Medicaid program in Illinois.
2023-06-1520 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 121 - New State Policy Promotes Health Equity and Access to CareTrisha Rodriquez, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at IAMHP, returns to the podcast to talk about significant reform that came out of the 2023 Legislative Session in Springfield that promotes health equity and access to healthcare services for Medicaid members.
2023-06-0821 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 120 - Keeping Families Safe, Supported and Together in IllinoisJoyce Moffitt, Director of the Greater Chicago Chapter of Safe Families for Children, joins Samantha to talk about the work they’re doing to support the safety of children in Illinois and keep families together through crises and hardships. For more information visit Safe-Families.org.
2023-05-1816 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 119 - Providing Life-Changing Surgeries for Disadvantaged Children at No-CostUtica Gray, National Director at Fresh Start Caring for Kids Foundation, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of providing life-changing surgeries for children at no-cost. For more information visit http://www.freshstartkids.org.
2023-05-1114 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 118 - Using AI to Improve Access to Care and Critical Eye Health Outcomes in Diabetes PatientsJuli Goldstein, VP of Government Affairs and Market Access at Digital Diagnostics, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, stops by the podcast to talk about the use of AI to improve access to care and critical eye health outcomes in diabetes patients.
2023-05-0418 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 117 - Using Social Influencers of Health to Drive Improved Health OutcomesJean Drummond, President at HCD International, joins Samantha to talk about how we as an industry can use social influencers of health to drive improved health outcomes.
2023-04-2726 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 116 - EVV as a Stepping Stone in Managed CareKaitlin Shepherd, Sr. Director of Government Health Plans at HHAeXchange, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, and Andrew Segal, CEO of Ansega Health Solutions join Samantha to discuss the importance of effective data to drive better healthcare outcomes. 2023-04-2026 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 115 - Opioid/Heroin Overdose Prevention and Redeterminations: A Candid Conversation with State Rep. LaShawn FordIllinois State Representative LaShawn Ford joins Samantha to talk about the importance of Opioid and Heroin overdose prevention and the risk of losing coverage during Medicaid redeterminations.
2023-04-1327 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 114 - How MTM Continues to Address Social Influencers of Health Through TransportationPhil Stalboerger, VP of Public Affairs at MTM, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, returns to the podcast to discuss how MTM continues to address social influencers of health through transportation.
2023-04-0618 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 113 - How Qartek is Meeting the Need for Advanced Engagement during Medicaid Redeterminations in IllinoisIsaac Palmer, CEO of Qartek, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, joins the podcast for a very timely discussion on how they are working to meet the increased need of advanced outreach and engagement for the Medicaid program during the redetermination period here in Illinois.
2023-03-2319 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 112 - How Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Prioritize Value-Based Care and Why it MattersJennifer Sprague, LTSS Manager at Molina HealthCare of Illinois, talks to Samantha about the importance of value-based care and care coordination.
2023-03-1618 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 111 - Breaking Down Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address and What it Means for MedicaidIAMHP Legislative Consultant, John Lowder, returns to the podcast to talk about the governor’s recent budget address and what it means for the Medicaid program here in Illinois.
2023-03-0921 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 110 - How TwentyEight Health is Working to Improve Health Outcomes for Low-Income WomenBruno Van Tuykom, Co-Founder and CEO of TwentyEight Health, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, is back to talk about how his telemedicine company is working to improve health outcomes in low-income, underserved, and under-resourced communities.
2023-02-2317 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 109 - The Breakdown of Healthcare Financing & Why it MattersLaura Minzer, President of Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council returns to the podcast to help breakdown the world of healthcare financing during a pivotal time in the space.
2023-02-0925 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 108 - The Public Health Emergency Unwinding and the Start of Redeterminations - What We Know So FarJill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, joins Samantha to talk about the unwinding of the public health emergency, implications for the Medicaid program in Illinois and what we know so far as everyone prepares for the start of redeterminations.
2023-02-0224 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 107 - The Landscape of Rural Health in Illinois in 2023Pat Schou, Executive Director at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, returns to the podcast to continue the conversation on the landscape of rural hospitals in Illinois and all that's on the horizon for this new year.
2023-01-2616 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 106 - Illinois Kicks Off the 2023 Legislative Session: What’s Unfolding & What’s to ComeIAMHP Lobbyist and regular guest Kareem Kenyatta stops by the podcast to talk to Samantha about how this year's Illinois Legislative Session is kicking off.
2023-01-1923 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 105 - Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Intersection of Epigenetics and TechnologyMeesha Dogan, CEO and Co-Founder of Cardio Diagnostics, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, joins Samantha to talk about the fascinating topic of cardiovascular disease research and the intersection of epigenetics and technology.
2023-01-1225 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 104 - IAMHP’s Staff Reflects Back and Looks to the Year AheadSam Says is back! In this first episode of 2023, IAMHP staff take time to reflect upon the great year they've had, all of the hard work accomplished and how the association is going to continue to work towards improving the Medicaid program in Illinois in the new year.
2023-01-0523 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 103 - Health Plan Innovations in Long-Term CareTerry Williams, Director of Health Services at Humana stops by the podcast to talk about some of the innovative ways plans are approaching long-term care.
2022-12-1512 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 102 - How Rural Hospitals in Illinois are Working to Provide Better Access to CarePat Schou, Executive Director at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network joins Samantha to share her expertise on the landscape of rural hospitals in Illinois and how they are working to provide better access to care.
2022-12-0823 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 101- How Plans Track Success in Long-Term CareVivian Moore, Director of Complex Care Coordination, Waiver and Long-Term Care at CountyCare is back to talk about the importance of long-term care rebalancing and how plans track success in the space.
2022-11-2417 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 100 - The Value of Long-Term Care
Courtney Sedlacek, Director of Medical Case Management for the LTC program at Meridian stops by the podcast to talk about the value of long-term care for Medicaid members.
2022-11-1718 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 99 - How Plans Take a Holistic Approach to Behavioral HealthNicole Tamburrino, LCSW, Director of Medical Management at Meridian joins Samantha to talk about how health plans are taking a holistic approach to behavioral health for Medicaid members.
2022-11-1017 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 98 - Small Wins that Make a Huge Difference for Long-Term Care MembersLori Lomahan, Director of Healthcare Services at Molina Healthcare of Illinois, talks to Samantha about the great work Molina is doing in the long-term care space.
2022-11-0313 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 97 - How Health Plans are Paving the Way for Long-Term Care Solutions
Stacey Stewart, Director for Long-Term Care Solutions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, joins Samantha to discuss the work plans are doing to improve long-term care for Medicaid members.
2022-10-2723 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 96 - How Health Plans are Addressing Behavioral Healthcare NeedsDebra Brophy, Director of Integrated Care Management at County Care, stopped by the podcast to talk about the great work County Care is doing in the behavioral health space.
2022-10-2023 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 95 - Meeting the Increased Need for Behavioral Health ServicesJudith A. Cook, Professor and Director at the UIC Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy, joins Samantha to discuss the work at the center and how they are addressing the increased need for behavioral health services.
2022-10-1326 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 94 - 988: A National BreakthroughEmily Miller, Vice President of Behavioral Health at the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), joins Samantha to talk about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline and its implementation here in Illinois.
2022-09-2918 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 93 - How MTM Prioritizes BEP Providers in the Non-Emergency Transportation SpacePhil Stalboerger, VP of Public Affairs at MTM, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, joins Samantha to discuss non-emergency medical transportation and how MTM works to prioritize Business Enterprise Providers (BEP) owned by minorities, women and those with disabilities.
2022-09-2219 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 92 - - Youth Mental Health: First Aid and Addiction PreventionRiley Cleary, Prevention Program Manager at the Illinois Association of Behavioral Health stops by the podcast to talk about the great work the organization is doing through their Youth Mental Health First Aid and Addiction Prevention programs.
2022-09-1522 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 91 - Illinois Public Policy and the State BudgetIAMHP Legislative Consultant, John Lowder, joins Samantha to talk about public policy in Illinois and the state budget.
2022-09-0827 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 90 - Mental Health Trends – Social Media and its’ Effects on YouthSara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, joins Samantha to talk about the mental health of youth and current trends.
2022-09-0131 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 89 - Healthcare Transformation and the Importance of PartnershipLindsey Artola, President of Sage Health Strategy, joins Samantha to talk about healthcare transformation and the importance of partnership in the ever-changing world of healthcare.
2022-08-2541 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 88 - The Illinois Legislative Landscape - An Overview & What’s to ComeIAMHP Lobbyist Kareem Kenyatta joins Samantha to update us on the Illinois legislative landscape, providing an overview from the year and a snapshot of what's to come.
2022-08-1919 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 87 - How Health Plans are Paving the Way for Behavioral HealthDr. Tom Allen, Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health at BCBSIL, and Chief Psychiatrist for the BCBSIL Medicaid plan joins Samantha to talk about how Medicaid Managed Care Organizations are paving the way for Behavioral Health in Illinois.
2022-08-1219 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 86 - Inseparable Looks to Close Mental Health Gaps and Access to CareAngela Kimball, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy at Inseparable, joins the podcast to talk about how this initiative is working to close the gap on access to critical mental health services for all.
2022-08-0422 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 85 - What’s Going on in the World of Behavioral HealthPolicy expert, Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, is back with Sam to discuss what is going on in the world of behavioral health in Illinois.
2022-07-2818 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 84 - New Policy for Access to Better Behavioral Health Services
Trisha Rodriquez, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at IAMHP, is back with Sam to discuss the behavioral health legislation that IAMHP supported to improve access to behavioral health services in Illinois.
2022-07-2118 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 83 - How Supporting Mom’s Mental Health Benefits the Well Being of the Entire FamilyLita Simanis, Help Line Volunteer for the Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois, joins Samantha to discuss the importance of supporting the mental health of mothers and how beneficial it can be for the wellbeing of the entire family.
2022-07-1418 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 82 - Supporting Mental Health Through a Social Equity Lens
As IAMHP transitions our third quarter focus to behavioral health, Jen McGowan-Tomke, Chief Operating Officer at NAMI Chicago, joins Sam to discuss the importance of addressing mental health through a social equity lens.
2022-07-0718 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 81 - The Importance of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
Allison Lowe-Fotos, Policy Manager for early learning advocate Start Early, joins Sam to discuss the importance of infant and early childhood mental health and why more awareness around the issue is necessary.
2022-06-3021 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 80 - Addressing Maternal Health Disparities through Grief Support and Research
Jose Ortiz, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Administrator at University of Chicago Medicine, joins Sam to discuss FIMR and how this working group is tackling maternal health disparities in our communities by offering support to those experiencing loss.
2022-06-2318 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 79 - Policy and Redeterminations: The End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)
Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, joins Samantha to discuss the imminent end to the public health emergency and redeterminations process for Medicaid members.
2022-06-1617 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 78 - IAMHP’s Maternal Health Toolkit: Resources for Better Access to CareIAMHP's own Director of Public Policy & Government Relations, Trisha Rodrquez, joins Sam to discuss available maternal health resources for better access to care and the launch of IAMHP's maternal health toolkit.
2022-06-0914 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 77 - Benefits of Community Based Maternal Care When Addressing Social DisparitiesSam sits down with Star August (Co-founder and CEO) and Callan Jaress (Co-founder) of the Holistic Birth Collective to discuss the work they are doing to address social disparities by way of community based maternal care.
2022-06-0217 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 76 - Technology and Medicaid RedeterminationIn this episode, Sam is joined by representatives from Qartek, an IAMHP Trusted Partner. John Allen, President and CEO, and Michelle Padula, Chief of Operations, sit down to discuss the ways they are supporting Medicaid members in maintaining coverage through the Medicaid redetermination process. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-05-2619 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 75 - Closing the Gaps in Maternal Health Through Home Visits and TelehealthAshley Gomez, Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Cayaba Care (an IAMHP Trusted Partner), joins Sam to discuss closing the gaps in maternal healthcare through community care-based models, home visits and telemedicine. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-05-1920 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 74 - 2022 Legislative Session RecapIAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta is back to talk with Sam about the 2022 Illinois Legislative Session; the political environment; the importance of diverse contracting; and what we can expect for the rest of the year.
2022-05-1227 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 73 - How Smart Technology Can Address Maternal HealthDeborah Stewart, CEO of Finity Communications (an IAMHP Trusted Partner), sits down with Sam to talk about how smart technology can help to improve maternal health outcomes. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-05-0529 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep.72 - Remote Monitoring and Prenatal TelevisitsDr. Sam Robinson (Founder and President), and Carla Robinson (CEO) of IAMHP Trusted Partner Canary Telehealth, join Sam to discuss all of the work they are doing to address maternal health crises through telehealth. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-04-2827 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep.71 - Understanding the Work of the ILPQC and How They Engage with OBGYNsPatricia Ann Lee King, State Project Director and Quality Lead for the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative, joins Sam in this episode to talk about the Collaborative's work in the maternal health space and how they partner with providers to improve maternal health outcomes in Illinois.
2022-04-2127 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 70 - Improving Access to Reproductive Healthcare in Underserved CommunitiesIn this episode of Sam Says, Bruno Van Tuykom, CEO of TwentyEight Health, an IAMHP Trusted Parther, sits down to talk with Sam about improving access to reproductive healthcare in underserved communities. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-04-1418 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 69 - What Health Plans are Doing to Address Housing Insecurity and Transportation NeedsIn the final episode of IAMHP's Health Equity series, Andrea McGlynn, Director of Clinical Services at County Care, joins Sam to discuss what health plans are doing to address housing insecurity and transportation needs.
2022-04-0721 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 68 - How Health Plans Use Demographic Data to Improve Health EquityAs IAMHP continues their series on Health Equity, Angie Grover, Co-Founder and COO of Metopio, joins Sam to talk about the intersection of data and managed care and how that's used to improve health equity here in Illinois.
2022-03-3120 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 67 - Food Insecurity: What Health Plans are Doing to Address this IssueIn this episode, Sam sits down with Dan Biertz, Area Executive Director (Wisconsin & Illinois) American Diabetes Association, in a discussion about what health plans are doing to address food insecurity.
2022-03-2415 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 66 - Addressing Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health (SDoHs)In this episode, Sam talks with LaTasha Smith, Director for Provider Network Management at Molina Healthcare, about how plans are improving outcomes by addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health.
2022-03-1718 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 65 - Policy Discussion with IL State Rep. LaToya Greenwood on IAMHP’s Maternal Health InitiativesIn this episode, Sam sits down with Illinois Representative LaToya Greenwood for an important discussion on IAMHP's critical focus on maternal health and Illinois' legislative policy as it impacts health access, recovery and quality of life for mothers in the state.
2022-03-1024 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 64 - Quality Series Part 1 - HEDISIn this episode, Sam talks with Cindy Gill, Clinical Practice Consultant, Quality Government Programs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, in a discussion about quality in healthcare delivery. What are the basics of quality, why does it matter and how do we close the gaps in care?
2022-03-0318 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 63: The Ambulatory Carve Out - What It Means for Non-Emergency Transportation and Managed CareSam sits down with Phil Stalboerger, VP of Public Affairs for MTM (an IAMHP Trusted Partner), to discuss non-emergency medical transportation and changes for Medicaid members due to Illinois House Bill #684. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-02-2419 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 62: Setting the Policy Scene for 2022Sam sits down with Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, to discuss some of the most prevalent topics that will comprise the Illinois healthcare legislative policy landscape for 2022.
2022-02-1718 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 61: 2022 Legislative Session KickoffIn this episode, Sam talks with Kareem Kenyatta, IAMHP Legislative Consultant, about what we might expect from the upcoming Illinois Legislative Session. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-02-1019 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 60: Insurance Policy in the Age of COVIDIn this episode, Sam sits down with Laura Minzer, President of Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council, to discuss insurance policy in the age of COVID. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-02-0321 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep 59: New Staff, New YearSam Says is back! In this first episode of 2022, IAMHP introduces two of its newest team members and sets the scene for what's to come for the association in the new year. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.
2022-01-2720 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 58: ICYMI: What to Expect in the Next Illinois Legislative Veto SessionICYMI: IAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta joined Sam to talk about the implications of the Illinois General Assembly veto session and the potential impacts on 2022.
2021-12-1019 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 57: NB Consent Decree and 1115 Waivers: How We Are Building a Stronger System TogetherJill Hayden, President of the Medicaid Policy Network, joins Sam to discuss the NB Consent Decree and 1115 Waivers and how Illinois is building a stronger system together.
2021-12-0221 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 56: The Importance of Secondary Prevention in Addressing DiabetesIn our latest episode, Sam sits down with Dr. Sam Robinson, Founder & President of Canary Telehealth, and Carla Robinson, CEO of Canary Telehealth, to discuss the work they’re doing in the diabetes space.
2021-11-1824 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 55: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and Improving Member CareIn this episode, Sam sits down with Lisa Dugan, Senior Director, Government Relations & Channel Partnering at HHaExchange, to discuss Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and how it can be used to improve member care.
2021-11-1219 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 54: Wellness, Self-Care and Handling ChangeIn our latest episode, Sara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, joins Sam to discuss wellness, self-care and handling change.
2021-11-0331 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 53: How a Bill Becomes a LawIAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to walk listeners through the process of a bill becoming a law.
2021-10-2822 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 52: Public Policy and Connecting the DotsJill Hayden, President at the Medicaid Policy Network, joins Sam for a discussion on the interconnectedness of public policy and healthcare.
2021-10-2118 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 51: Fostering Partnership and the Importance of CollaborationDr. Margaret Kirkegaard, Principal, Health Management Associates, joins Sam to discuss ways to foster partnerships and the importance of collaboration.
2021-10-0429 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 50: What Do We Expect in Veto Session?In this episode, IAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to talk about what to expect during the upcoming veto session.
2021-09-2221 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 49: Vaccine Programs and How to Be More EfficientRalph Wuebcker, Senior Medical Director at VaxCare, discusses vaccine programs and how to become more efficient.
2021-08-2520 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 48: Cancer Screenings and MedicaidShana Crews, Government Relations Director of Illinois and Iowa and Suzanne Elder, Senior Director of Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society, discuss cancer screenings and the Medicaid program and how important screenings are for prevention.
2021-08-1927 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 47: Healthcare Coverage and Preventative CareLaura Minzer President of the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council discusses healthcare coverage and the importance of preventative care here in Illinois.
2021-08-1236 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 46: Immunizations and Well Child VisitsCeci Tipiani-Fuentes, Public Health Manager and Shelia Sanders, Community Engagement Director with EverThrive, discuss the work the organization is doing in the immunizations and well child visits space and the effect the pandemic has had on both.
2021-08-0429 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep 45: Maternal Health: Making a DifferenceKirbi Range, Maternal and Child Health Manager at Everthrive, connects with Sam to discuss maternal health and the impact Everthrive is making through advocacy efforts to address health disparities and maternal and birth inequity.
2021-08-0224 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 44: Maternal Health: Illinois Making Strides to Become a Best Practice StateIAMHP CEO Samantha Olds Frey and COO Alaina Kennedy, discuss how Illinois is making strides to become a best practice state for maternal health.
The duo also discuss why IAMHP is partnering with community leaders, providers and legislators to bring awareness to new policies that directly address maternal morbidity, implicit bias and birth inequity in black and brown mothers and babies.
2021-07-0719 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 43: Benefits of MMAI and Care CoordinationDr. Daniel Corboy, Regional Vice President, Medical Director of Illinois Medicaid at Humana discusses the Medicaid Medicare Alignment Initiative, commonly referred to as MMAI, care coordination in the context of MMAI, and how the program provides an opportunity to simplify the way healthcare benefits are accessed.
2021-07-0325 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 42: The Integration of Clinical and Social Risk for Improving Health OutcomesDr. Melissa Clarke, Senior Medical Director of Healthcare Transformation and Health Equity at 3M Health Information Systems, discusses the importance of addressing social factors to improve health outcomes and why data collection is crucial in addressing these Social Determinants of Health (SDoH).
2021-06-3022 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 41: The Importance of Oral Health for Overall HealthDon Trainor, Government Programs Manager and Dr. Henry Lotsof, Illinois State Dental Director at Avesis, a Guardian company and IAMHP Trusted Partner, discuss the importance of oral health and it's impact on overall health.
2021-06-2417 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 40 - Springfield Legislative Session 2021 Takeaways and the Impact on MedicaidIAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta and CEO Samantha Olds Frey have a candid discussion about the key takeaways from the 2021 Legislative Session in Springfield and their impact on the Medicaid health system.
2021-06-1635 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 39 - "Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick" CPS PartnershipSergio Obregon, Manager in the Office of Student Health and Wellness at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), joins Sam Says to discuss a new partnership with IAMHP and HFS to launch the 'Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick' campaign. The new campaign seeks to raise awareness about the full spectrum of healthcare and social services available to the more than 240,000 CPS students and families enrolled in Medicaid, and those who are eligible but not yet enrolled.
2021-06-0924 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 38: Care Coordination Series Wrap UpIn this episode, IAMHP CEO Samantha Olds Frey and COO Alaina Kennedy recap last month's Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, including discussing some of their key takeaways from the series and guests. 2021-06-0215 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 37: The Value of Making ConnectionsIn the last part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Soccoro Romero, Registered Nurse Case Manager at Aetna Better Health of Illinois, discusses why care coordination is so important and why it isn't going away.
2021-05-2618 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 36: Community Health ProgramsNancy Wohlhart, Vice President of IL Medicaid Operations, and Harmony Harrington, Vice President of Government and Community Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, discuss the importance of community health programs and how their Blue Door Neighborhood Centers work to address maternal health.
2021-05-1925 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 35: The Value of Care Coordination to Address HomelessnessIn the second part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Vivian Moore, Director of Complex Care Coordination for CountyCare Health Plan, discusses the value of care coordination to address homelessness.
2021-05-1224 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 34: The Critical Role of Care Coordination in Addressing Social Determinants of HealthIn the first part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Kris Classen, Vice President of Healthcare Services for Molina Healthcare of Illinois discusses the critical role of care coordination in addressing social determinants of health.
2021-05-0527 min
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)Ep. 33: Children's Mental Health Discussion with Hazel HealthJodi Patton, Director of Health Plan Partnerships and Dr. Michael Fu, National Director of Behavioral Health at Hazel Health, join Alaina Kennedy, IAMHP's Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the toll of pandemic trauma. The trio also discusses the impact of going back to in-person learning and social unrest have all had on children's mental health, and how Medicaid and Hazel Health work to provide the necessary tools for children to cope during stressful times like these.
2021-04-3016 min