Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)

Ep. 132 - How ILAAP is Supporting Medicaid Redeterminations in Illinois

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Stephanie 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.

Ep. 131 - How 1upHealth is Modernizing Data Sharing in the Healthcare Space to Improve Health Outcomes

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Joe 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.

Ep. 130 - How MCOs in Illinois are Supporting Medicaid Redeterminations

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Heather 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.

Ep. 129 - Medicaid Redeterminations in Illinois

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Sergio 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.

Ep. 128 - The Importance of Recovery Support Service Models

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Sara 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.

Ep. 127 - The Intersection of Orthopedics and Health Equity

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Andrew 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.

Ep. 126 - Medicaid Redeterminations: A National Perspective

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Miranda 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.

Ep. 125 - The 1115 Behavioral Health Transformation Waiver - What is it and Why it Matters

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Jill 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.

Ep. 124 - How Molina is Bringing High Quality Healthcare to Members through its Mobile Unit

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:02:08 -0500

Rebecca 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.

Ep. 123 - Breaking Down New Health Insurance Policy and What it Means for Healthcare

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Laura 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.

Ep. 122 - What the 2024 State Budget Means for Medicaid

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 121 - New State Policy Promotes Health Equity and Access to Care

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Trisha 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.

Ep. 120 - Keeping Families Safe, Supported and Together in Illinois

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Joyce 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.

Ep. 119 - Providing Life-Changing Surgeries for Disadvantaged Children at No-Cost

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Utica 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.

Ep. 118 - Using AI to Improve Access to Care and Critical Eye Health Outcomes in Diabetes Patients

Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Juli 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.

Ep. 117 - Using Social Influencers of Health to Drive Improved Health Outcomes

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Jean 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.

Ep. 116 - EVV as a Stepping Stone in Managed Care

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Kaitlin 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.

Ep. 115 - Opioid/Heroin Overdose Prevention and Redeterminations: A Candid Conversation with State Rep. LaShawn Ford

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Illinois 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.

Ep. 114 - How MTM Continues to Address Social Influencers of Health Through Transportation

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Phil 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.

Ep. 113 - How Qartek is Meeting the Need for Advanced Engagement during Medicaid Redeterminations in Illinois

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Isaac 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.

Ep. 112 - How Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Prioritize Value-Based Care and Why it Matters

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Jennifer Sprague, LTSS Manager at Molina HealthCare of Illinois, talks to Samantha about the importance of value-based care and care coordination.

Ep. 111 - Breaking Down Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address and What it Means for Medicaid

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 110 - How TwentyEight Health is Working to Improve Health Outcomes for Low-Income Women

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Bruno 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.

Ep. 109 - The Breakdown of Healthcare Financing & Why it Matters

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Laura 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.

Ep. 108 - The Public Health Emergency Unwinding and the Start of Redeterminations - What We Know So Far

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Jill 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.

Ep. 107 - The Landscape of Rural Health in Illinois in 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pat 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.

Ep. 106 - Illinois Kicks Off the 2023 Legislative Session: What’s Unfolding & What’s to Come

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 105 - Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Intersection of Epigenetics and Technology

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Meesha 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.

Ep. 104 - IAMHP’s Staff Reflects Back and Looks to the Year Ahead

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Sam 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.

Ep. 103 - Health Plan Innovations in Long-Term Care

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:30:00 -0600

Terry 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.

Ep. 102 - How Rural Hospitals in Illinois are Working to Provide Better Access to Care

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:28:00 -0600

Pat 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.

Ep. 101- How Plans Track Success in Long-Term Care

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Vivian 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.

Ep. 100 - The Value of Long-Term Care

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

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.

Ep. 99 - How Plans Take a Holistic Approach to Behavioral Health

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Nicole 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.

Ep. 98 - Small Wins that Make a Huge Difference for Long-Term Care Members

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Lori 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.

Ep. 97 - How Health Plans are Paving the Way for Long-Term Care Solutions

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

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.

Ep. 96 - How Health Plans are Addressing Behavioral Healthcare Needs

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Debra 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.

Ep. 95 - Meeting the Increased Need for Behavioral Health Services

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Judith 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.

Ep. 94 - 988: A National Breakthrough

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Emily 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.

Ep. 93 - How MTM Prioritizes BEP Providers in the Non-Emergency Transportation Space

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Phil 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.

Ep. 92 - - Youth Mental Health: First Aid and Addiction Prevention

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Riley 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.

Ep. 91 - Illinois Public Policy and the State Budget

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:51:18 -0500

IAMHP Legislative Consultant, John Lowder, joins Samantha to talk about public policy in Illinois and the state budget.

Ep. 90 - Mental Health Trends – Social Media and its’ Effects on Youth

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:53:29 -0500

Sara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, joins Samantha to talk about the mental health of youth and current trends.

Ep. 89 - Healthcare Transformation and the Importance of Partnership

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:47:28 -0500

Lindsey 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.

Ep. 88 - The Illinois Legislative Landscape - An Overview & What’s to Come

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:36:41 -0500

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 87 - How Health Plans are Paving the Way for Behavioral Health

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:21:13 -0500

Dr. 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.

Ep. 86 - Inseparable Looks to Close Mental Health Gaps and Access to Care

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Angela 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.

Ep. 85 - What’s Going on in the World of Behavioral Health

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:47 -0500

Policy 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.

Ep. 84 - New Policy for Access to Better Behavioral Health Services

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:18:59 -0500

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.

Ep. 83 - How Supporting Mom’s Mental Health Benefits the Well Being of the Entire Family

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Lita 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.

Ep. 82 - Supporting Mental Health Through a Social Equity Lens

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:10:20 -0500

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.

Ep. 81 - The Importance of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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.

Ep. 80 - Addressing Maternal Health Disparities through Grief Support and Research

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:28:58 -0500

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.

Ep. 79 - Policy and Redeterminations: The End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:35:16 -0500

Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, joins Samantha to discuss the imminent end to the public health emergency and redeterminations process for Medicaid members.

Ep. 78 - IAMHP’s Maternal Health Toolkit: Resources for Better Access to Care

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:08:54 -0500

IAMHP'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.

Ep. 77 - Benefits of Community Based Maternal Care When Addressing Social Disparities

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:29:18 -0500

Sam 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.

Ep. 76 - Technology and Medicaid Redetermination

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In 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 .

Ep. 75 - Closing the Gaps in Maternal Health Through Home Visits and Telehealth

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Ashley 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 .

Ep. 74 - 2022 Legislative Session Recap

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:04:07 -0500

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 73 - How Smart Technology Can Address Maternal Health

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Deborah 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 .

Ep.72 - Remote Monitoring and Prenatal Televisits

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:46:23 -0500

Dr. 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 .

Ep.71 - Understanding the Work of the ILPQC and How They Engage with OBGYNs

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:38:40 -0500

Patricia 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.

Ep. 70 - Improving Access to Reproductive Healthcare in Underserved Communities

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In 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 .

Ep. 69 - What Health Plans are Doing to Address Housing Insecurity and Transportation Needs

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:14:51 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 68 - How Health Plans Use Demographic Data to Improve Health Equity

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:07:14 -0500

As 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.

Ep. 67 - Food Insecurity: What Health Plans are Doing to Address this Issue

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 66 - Addressing Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health (SDoHs)

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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.

Ep. 65 - Policy Discussion with IL State Rep. LaToya Greenwood on IAMHP’s Maternal Health Initiatives

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0600

In 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.

Ep. 64 - Quality Series Part 1 - HEDIS

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:23:22 -0600

In 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?

Ep. 63: The Ambulatory Carve Out - What It Means for Non-Emergency Transportation and Managed Care

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Sam 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 .

Ep. 62: Setting the Policy Scene for 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:13 -0600

Sam 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.

Ep. 61: 2022 Legislative Session Kickoff

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

In 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 .

Ep. 60: Insurance Policy in the Age of COVID

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

In 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 .

Ep 59: New Staff, New Year

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:51:20 -0600

Sam 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.

Ep. 58: ICYMI: What to Expect in the Next Illinois Legislative Veto Session

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:06:31 -0600

ICYMI: IAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta joined Sam to talk about the implications of the Illinois General Assembly veto session and the potential impacts on 2022.

Ep. 57: NB Consent Decree and 1115 Waivers: How We Are Building a Stronger System Together

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:28:26 -0600

Jill 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.

Ep. 56: The Importance of Secondary Prevention in Addressing Diabetes

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:18:47 -0600

In 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.

Ep. 55: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and Improving Member Care

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:16:33 -0600

In 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.

Ep. 54: Wellness, Self-Care and Handling Change

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:15:26 -0500

In our latest episode, Sara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, joins Sam to discuss wellness, self-care and handling change.

Ep. 53: How a Bill Becomes a Law

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:26:01 -0500

IAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to walk listeners through the process of a bill becoming a law.

Ep. 52: Public Policy and Connecting the Dots

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:50:47 -0500

Jill Hayden, President at the Medicaid Policy Network, joins Sam for a discussion on the interconnectedness of public policy and healthcare.

Ep. 51: Fostering Partnership and the Importance of Collaboration

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:03:38 -0500

Dr. Margaret Kirkegaard, Principal, Health Management Associates, joins Sam to discuss ways to foster partnerships and the importance of collaboration.

Ep. 50: What Do We Expect in Veto Session?

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:33:53 -0500

In this episode, IAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to talk about what to expect during the upcoming veto session.

Ep. 49: Vaccine Programs and How to Be More Efficient

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:29:10 -0500

Ralph Wuebcker, Senior Medical Director at VaxCare, discusses vaccine programs and how to become more efficient.

Ep. 48: Cancer Screenings and Medicaid

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:33:00 -0500

Shana 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.

Ep. 47: Healthcare Coverage and Preventative Care

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:31:30 -0500

Laura Minzer President of the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council discusses healthcare coverage and the importance of preventative care here in Illinois.

Ep. 46: Immunizations and Well Child Visits

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:31:34 -0500

Ceci 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.

Ep 45: Maternal Health: Making a Difference

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:29:15 -0500

Kirbi 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.

Ep. 44: Maternal Health: Illinois Making Strides to Become a Best Practice State

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:41:48 -0500

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 43: Benefits of MMAI and Care Coordination

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:20:06 -0500

Dr. 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.

Ep. 42: The Integration of Clinical and Social Risk for Improving Health Outcomes

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:53:24 -0500

Dr. 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).

Ep. 41: The Importance of Oral Health for Overall Health

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:04:51 -0500

Don 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.

Ep. 40 - Springfield Legislative Session 2021 Takeaways and the Impact on Medicaid

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:13:45 -0500

IAMHP 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.

Ep. 39 - "Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick" CPS Partnership

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:03:21 -0500

Sergio 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.

Ep. 38: Care Coordination Series Wrap Up

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:44:27 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 37: The Value of Making Connections

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:12:57 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 36: Community Health Programs

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:55:45 -0500

Nancy 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.

Ep. 35: The Value of Care Coordination to Address Homelessness

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:59:14 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 34: The Critical Role of Care Coordination in Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:36:07 -0500

In 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.

Ep. 33: Children's Mental Health Discussion with Hazel Health

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:45:51 -0500

Jodi 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.