ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation
(NYSE: CNC) today announced one of its highly regarded health
programs, Start Smart for Your Baby®, has won a Platinum Award for
Consumer Empowerment at the URAC Quality Summit.
Start Smart for Your Baby is a multi-faceted pregnancy and
newborn program that focuses on early risk screening, case
management and member empowerment in order to have a positive
impact on pregnancy outcomes and neonatal-intensive care
utilization rates.
"We are proud and honored to receive this prestigious award,"
said Dr. Mary Mason, Centene Chief
Medical Officer and founder of the program. "Centene prides itself
on improving the health and well-being of our members, and this
recognition is testament to the innovative and dedicated manner
with which we strive to meet their needs."
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, is a leading
multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and
related services to the rising number of under-insured and
uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under
Medicaid, including the State Children's Health Insurance Program
(CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and long-term care, in addition to
other state-sponsored programs, and Medicare (Special Needs Plans).
Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique,
"exchange-based" and other cost-effective coverage solutions for
low-income populations. The Company operates local health plans and
offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts
with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide
specialty services including behavioral health, life and health
management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy
benefits management. More information regarding Centene is
available at www.centene.com.
SOURCE Centene Corporation
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