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Kucharz discusses open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act, Illinois Medicaid and Medicare, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago. Plus: Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the newly opened Englewood Save-A-Lot, which was initially delayed after community pushback; Groupon terminating HQ lease early; Illinois Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries' personal info leaked in data breach; and Kraft Heinz agrees to $450M settlement with shareholders over 2015 merge.
Laurie Higgins Though not required by law, Illinois provides a program of benefits called Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility(MPE). MPE “offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient healthcare for pregnant women…. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE.” MPE, which takes effect immediately and remains in effect for 30 days after the month in which it takes effect, provides “outpatient services like prenatal checkups, doctor visits, lab tests, prenatal vitamins, medicine, specialty medical care, eye care, dental care, emergency room care, mental health and substance abuse services, transportation to get medical care and other services.” The reason for the added emphasis will be clear momentarily, but first some troubling words about eligibility. Read more... https://www.listennotes.com/e/f08254d0aef94557b8093d0048e50dca/
Good morning friends! Today's guest is Lore Baker, President & CEO of Association for Individual Development. This will be a good one! Fill that coffee, make that tea, and tune in to Aurora's 1st daily morning news show. Here's the news: - Saturday September 10th is the Kid's Expo, taking place at Phillips Park! This is hosted by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit and will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a free and fun event open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information call 630-585-1308. Bring the family out for a good time, we hope to see you there! - August 12th! The Neighbor Project and our community partners are back at it again. The next home buying seminar will be taking place on Friday, August 12th from 6 to 8:30 pm. This will be held at Everlasting Word Church, located at 22 N. Highland avenue here in Aurora. Guest speakers will be Guillermo Chavez-Angeles (State Farm Agent), Viviana Vargas (Realtor at Keller Williams Innovate) & Giovanni Salinas (Residential Loan Officer with CRA Base Residential Lending). The presentation will be in english and spanish and Neighbor Project home counselors will be on hand for direct service. The Neighbor Project is proud to be the premier community home-ownership organization in Aurora and Kane County. For more information you can call Jerria at (331) 300-3566. Spread the word! - Friday August 12th there will be a great Back To School Health & Resource Fair at VNA Health Care 400 N. Highland avenue. Our friends of the Neighbor Project will be there as well. This will take place from 1 to 3 pm, sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Illinois - Medicaid! There will be resources of all kinds, health screenings and much more! For more information call (866) 329-4701 with any questions. - Learn about our fantastic City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center at the Aurora Public Library, Illinois on August 18th at 6 pm. This will be in-person and streamed online on the Aurora Public Library Facebook page. This will be held in room 125 of the Santori branch downtown. The FEC offers financial coaching to all Aurorans. Have a blessed and positive day! This was an awesome interview and we hope you all learned like we did. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday #AID --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support
Good morning friends! It is Friday and we made it to the weekend! We hope you are all having a positive, uplifting and motivated morning. Our guest today is Janel Cabadas, VP of Marketing & Business Development for Earthmover Credit Union. This fantastic organization was also a recipient of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award! Let's listen and learn about a great community organization. Here is today's news: - Senior Meal Distributions have returned! Representative Barbara Hernandez, Illinois House District 84 and State Representative Keith Wheeler have teamed up once again on specific Mondays through spring and summer. The next dates are Monday, August 8th & Monday, August 22nd. Adults 60 years of age and older are eligible for 5 frozen meals. You are not eligible if currently enrolled in the Meals On Wheels program. This will be done in a drive-up fashion at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Avenue in Aurora. Shouts out to our great State Representatives for all they do! - Saturday September 10th is the Kid's Expo!, taking place at Phillips Park! This is hosted by Illinois House District 84 and will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a free and fun event open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information call 630-585-1308. Bring the family out for a good time, we hope to see you there! - Friday August 12th there will be a great Back To School Health & Resource Fair at VNA Health Care, 400 N. Highland avenue. Our friends of the Neighbor Project will be there as well. This will take place from 1 to 3 pm, sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Illinois - Medicaid! There will be resources of all kinds, health screenings and much more! For more information call (866) 329-4701 with any questions. Be blessed, be safe and have a fantastic weekend. Good Morning Aurora will return Monday with more news, more culture and more Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday #earthmovercreditunion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support
Good morning friends! It's Tuesday and we have another great show for you. Our guests this morning are Alisa Williams & Brittney Moore of Quad County Urban League here to talk to us about grants, new initiatives and community resources. Let's get started! Here's the news: - Sunday, August 14th from noon to 5 pm Alderwoman Juany Garza will host a great ice cream social at McCarty Park (350 E. Galena blvd). Face painting, a clown show and of course, a lot of ice cream. Come out for a fantastic community event and shout out to our great 2nd Ward Alderwoman! - Saturday, August 6th The Neighbor Project will host a Citibank sponsored youth workshop at Everlasting Word Church, 22 N. Highland Ave. This will take place from 10 am to noon and is free and open to any young person with questions about credit and the home-buying process. Are you ready to learn with a great local organization? For more information you can call (630) 906-9400 and ask about the Youth Workshop! Spread the word! - Friday August 12th there will be a great Back To School Health & Resource Fair at VNA Health Care, 400 N. Highland avenue. Our friends of the Neighbor Project will be there as well. This will take place from 1 to 3 pm, sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Illinois - Medicaid! There will be resources of all kinds, health screenings and much more! For more information call (866) 329-4701 with any questions. We hope you enjoyed today's episode. Have a blessed, prosperous, safe and fun day. Tune in to the show later for a special edition episode. Also, don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #positiveenergy #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday #quadcountyurbanleague --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support
Dr. Erin King and I chat about Hope Clinic for Women, Missouri You're Mothers Are Dying, Roe vs. Wade, abortion, reproductive health access, legal positives, messages, control, servant leadership, taking risks, insurance, Illinois Medicaid, is this helping?, peoples faces, and TikTok feeds.
In this two-part episode of LambTaLKS, Sara and Letitia welcome Starlin Haydon-Greatting, MS-MPH, BSPharm, CDM, FAPhA. Starlin practiced in health system pharmacy for 10 years then transitioned to serve as the Director of Quality Assurance and Drug Utilization for Illinois Medicaid for 17 years. As a pharmacist who specializes in pharmacoepidemiology, she has over 26 years of experience in the field of health care outcomes research and drug-use analysis. This episode focuses on calling public attention to the dedication of pharmacists to the profession and the advancement of knowledge in health sciences. Starlin is an Alpha Zeta Alumni Chapter member and holds a position on the Lambda Kappa Sigma Trust Liaison Committee. To learn more about LambTaLKS or Lambda Kappa Sigma, please visit LKS.org. Please send any feedback or questions to LambTaLKSPodcast@lks.org.
Carl Sandburg Renovation, Illinois Medicaid funds, and a hedge fund bidding on local newspapers.
In today's episode, the ladies sit down and do a check-in with show resident psychiatrist Dr. Tanya Royster, MD-Psychiatry. They talk about the mental health impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, racial and social justice, and everything else under the sun. The ladies get a chance to share their personal struggles and how they are feeling in such turbulent times. This is a moment for the host to get real and personal regarding their own lives.Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatristBio: Currently operating a private practice. Dr. Tanya A. Royster is the past Director for the DC Department of Behavioral Health appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatrist who prior to her appointment served as the Director of Behavioral Health at the Franciscan Physicians Network in Illinois. Previously, Dr. Royster served as the Chief of Clinical Services System with the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health. She is a seasoned clinician, teacher, researcher, and innovator. Dr. Royster earned tenure at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she taught in the departments of medicine, nursing, social work, and Honors College. She also has served as a medical consultant to an Illinois care coordination entity that provides care coordination services for the Illinois Medicaid agency. Dr. Royster is well published and was selected as a Child and Family Fellow at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry residencies at New York University/Bellevue Hospital Medical Center.Connect with Dr. T Email: tarbewell@gmail.comInstagram: @drt4abetterworldSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)
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.
This year's election was like no other presidential election before and while many decisions still coming in it's the impact on Illinois continues to evolve. Illinois faces a large budget deficit and with the failure to pass the progressive tax income bill the state will have to make serious budget cuts. Listen as Samantha and Kareem discuss some of the impacts to Illinois Medicaid. Guest presenter(s): Kareem Kenyatta, Consultant/Lobbyist, Zack Stamp Consulting, LLC
One silver lining of these COVID-19 times? The willingness to be inventive, try new approaches and invest resources in improving care outcomes. In this episode, Samantha Olds Frey, CEO of the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans, describes what happened when health plans came together with Illinois Medicaid to support members facing unprecedented challenges arising from the pandemic.
Other briefs include:Insurers will receive $1.59 billion in unpaid subsidies if the federal government follows through on a judge’s order.California’s attorney general put the kibosh on the Adventist-St. Joseph merger.UPMC has begun building a network of hospitals in China.Fifteen drug companies settled an Illinois Medicaid fraud suit for $242 million.An Oregon insurer has filed an antitrust lawsuit against three health systems.Thomas Zenty, the CEO of Cleveland-based University Hospitals for almost 18 years, will retire in January 2021. About Darwin Research GroupDarwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's transition into office, including her role in today's delayed votes on public subsidies for the massive Lincoln Yards and 78 projects. Plus: Boeing cuts 737 Max production, a River North investor plans two new buildings, Cook County lags neighbors in a health data report, the Onion gets sold, and Illinois Medicaid will cover gender-reassignment surgery. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Though not required by law, Illinois provides a program of benefits called Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility(MPE). MPE “offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient healthcare for pregnant women…. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE.” MPE, which takes effect immediately and remains in effect for 30 days after the month in which it takes effect, provides “outpatient services like prenatal checkups, doctor visits, lab tests, prenatal vitamins, medicine, specialty medical care, eye care, dental care, emergency room care, mental health and substance abuse services, transportation to get medical care and other services.” The reason for the added emphasis will be clear momentarily, but first some troubling words about eligibility. Read more...
Though not required by law, Illinois provides a program of benefits called Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility(MPE). MPE “offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient healthcare for pregnant women…. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE.” MPE, which takes effect immediately and remains in effect for 30 days after the month in which it takes effect, provides “outpatient services like prenatal checkups, doctor visits, lab tests, prenatal vitamins, medicine, specialty medical care, eye care, dental care, emergency room care, mental health and substance abuse services, transportation to get medical care and other services.” The reason for …
Terry Hush, CEO and co-founder of Roji Health Intelligence (formerly ICLOPS) joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. Terry's many accomplishments in the public, non-profit, and private sectors include leading the transformation of Blue Cross Blue Shield regulations in Illinois, improving access to care as Director of the Illinois Medicaid program, and serving in executive leadership for both private payers and physician organizations. On the show, Terry discusses her journey as a patient advocate and a problem solver. She’s known for her ability to be a change agent in organizations. According to Terry, “You create change quietly flying under the radar. No one likes changes and there’s always going to be resistance.” Her approach was to get everyone invested and to work with smaller groups piece by piece rather than working with a larger group all at once. "You have to be a great listener and never worry about the silence,” she said. Terry also discussed the lessons she learned earlier in her career, including, “It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice." Her advice to others who want to be an agent for change in their companies was to talk to people directly, always be present in your conversations, and be sure to keep your ego out of everything you do. A little more about Terry Hush … Terry Hush is a health care strategist and change expert with experience across the health care spectrum. She is an expert at creating a consensus for desired change through education and collaboration. Terry also helps organizations take actions that will direct their future through meaningful technology and programs. You can connect with Terry on LinkedIn and Twitter @TerryHush
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the fifth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about Medicaid reforms presently in effect in Illinois, and how further implementation of the ACA will impact Medicaid. Illinois legislators approved legislation that made drastic cuts to Medicaid programs and services, with many of these changes effective July 1, 2012. Learning Objectives: - Receive updates on which Medicaid cuts have been implemented, which are still to come, and how you can assist patients who have lost coverage; - Understand how the ACA will improve Medicaid coverage and services; - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to ACA implementation and what you can do to ensure that Medicaid is preserved and made available to all eligible people.
Starting Strong Illinois invites you to the sixth in a series of webinars on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will provide information about upcoming changes in how patients and providers interact with Illinois’ Medicaid system and how the ACA supports improved patient outcomes that are expected to result from the implementation of these changes. Learning Objectives: - Learn how Medicaid services are currently delivered and the reforms expected to occur in the next several years; - Understand the difference between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Coordinated Care Entities (CCEs), Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs), and Managed Care Community Networks (MCCNs); - Find out about pending Illinois policy decisions related to implementation and what you can do to ensure that populations you care about benefit from these reforms.
In an effort to shore up its massive budget deficits, the State of Illinois recently proposed and passed $1.6 billion in cuts to the state Medicaid program. In an historic 5-4 ruling on June 28th, the Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as "ObamaCare"). Along with the individual mandate requiring individuals to have health insurance, the Act provided sweeping expansions of the Medicaid program and increased the number of individuals the States must cover under Medicaid. In light of these sweeping changes, the future of the Illinois Medicaid program is uncertain, to say the least – particularly for the thousands of Illinois senior citizens who may be relying (or planning to rely) on Medicaid to cover the costs of their Long Term Care.