Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Join the Alzheimer’s Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer’s, the more action we inspire… https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp
Author: SHP Staff
Medicaid Reprocurement Webinar
Georgia’s Department of Community Health (DCH) is preparing to reprocure its Medicaid managed care contracts (currently held by Amerigroup, CareSource and Peach State Health Plan). DCH’s selection process will begin later this year/early next year for new contracts to go-live on 7/1/2024. In addition to our existing payers, there are at least six new payors interested in the new Medicaid contract; which you have likely seen in ongoing outreach from those payors.
Since we are going to be working with a minimum of nine potential bidders and multiple moving pieces, SHP is pleased to announce an upcoming Medicaid Reprocurement webinar to discuss the following:
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DCH’s Goals for their Next Medicaid Managed Care Cycle
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Who are the new payors interested in Georgia?
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What are our next steps to managing this reprocurement cycle?
We look forward to talking with you soon. Thank you as always for the opportunity to be of service.
National Scoliosis Awareness Month
National Scoliosis Awareness Month takes place yearly in June with the goal of highlighting the growing need for education, early detection and awareness to the public about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community. The campaign also unites scoliosis patients, families, physicians, clinicians, institutions and related businesses in collaborative partnerships of local activities, events and grassroots networking throughout the month. https://www.srs.org/patients-and-families/additional-scoliosis-resources/scoliosis-awareness-month
World Blood Donor Day
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. Check out the American Red Cross for opportunities to donate! https://www.redcross.org
PTSD Awareness Month
There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. Even though PTSD treatments work, most people who have PTSD don’t get the help they need. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Join the Alzheimer’s Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer’s, the more action we inspire… https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected exposure and encouraging people to check their skin for warning signs, we can and will save lives. https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/
Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. With a growing number of Americans experiencing mental health symptoms, we need to join together to advocate for improving our nation’s mental health care system. To find out more, go to https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. We applaud you for your hard work and appreciate everything you do, Nurses! Thank you!
National Infertility Awareness Week
National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW) begins April 18 – 24, 2021. Currently 7.3 million Americans are facing infertility, no matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status you are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be challenged to have a family. All throughout NIAW, we will unite millions of Americans who want to remove the stigmas and barriers that stand in the way of building a family of their own.