ST. LOUIS, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation
(NYSE: CNC) today announced that its Start Smart for Your Baby
(Start Smart) audio book was selected as a gold recipient at the
2010 Web Health Awards(SM). Web Health Awards, an extension
of the National Health Information Awards (NHIA), recognizes
companies for high-quality electronic health information. Start
Smart was also recognized with a merit award for its Start Smart
for Your Baby podcasts.
Centene's award-winning Start Smart series is a comprehensive
pregnancy and postpartum management program that continues through
the child's first year of life. Start Smart incorporates the
concepts of case management, care coordination, and disease
management in an effort to achieve healthier babies for Centene's
pregnant and new mothers.
"Centene is honored to have placed twice in the 2010 Web Health
Awards," said Mary Mason, M.D.,
senior vice president and Chief Medical Officer for Centene. "Our
Start Smart program uses innovative methods to reach our pregnant
Medicaid members. We're very proud that our web-based
communications have been recognized for ensuring that our members
receive the critical information necessary to stay healthy for the
duration of their pregnancy and into postpartum care."
Start Smart was also recently recognized internationally at the
International Community Health Promotion Awards (IHPA). In
addition, the program received a Silver Medal at the National
Health Information Award 2010 for its prenatal education book, as
well as a Platinum Award for Consumer Empowerment at the URAC
Quality Summit.
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