Funding will support social care needs and health care
providers across The Hawkeye State
DES
MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health
of Iowa, a CVS Health company
(NYSE: CVS), announced that it provided investments totaling
$225,000 to six community health
partners throughout the state. The investments will support local
organizations and health care providers who are committed to
helping underserved Iowans meet social care needs, including those
related to child care, food insecurity and access to preventive
care in rural areas.
"Improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families
in underserved communities begins with building a network of social
services where they live and work," said Kelly Munson, President, Aetna Medicaid. "The investments we're
announcing today will strengthen communities in Iowa and bring the state closer to
accomplishing its mission to help Iowan's achieve healthy, safe,
stable and self-sufficient lives."
Aetna provided community donations totaling $225,000 to the following organizations:
Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) received
funding to support enhanced technology services and professional
development of Medicaid-focused providers, member organizations and
direct support professionals who care and advocate for individuals
that have significant challenges with mental health and
disabilities. In Iowa,
approximately one out of every five adults ages 18 years
and older reports experiencing at least one type of disability. The
IACP is known for its advocacy and ensuring that Iowa's mental health and disability service
providers are committed to improving the quality of life for those
in their care
Community Health Centers of Southeastern
Iowa (CHC/SEIA) received funding to add a
Community Health Worker to their team. This position will support a
community health worker pilot program that will help facilitate
blood pressure checks, remote patient monitoring, and extend the
use of telehealth and other services to patients in rural
communities. CHC/SEIA is a non-profit community health center
that provides primary care to individuals and families with limited
resources or other barriers to health care.
Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC), a community health
center, received funding to support a clinical leadership training
program that will educate providers on incorporating process
improvement into daily clinical care to achieve better patient
outcomes. The training will also explore value-based concepts that
drive financial stability, close health equity gaps, and engage
care teams to achieve organizational goals and transform health
care delivery. PHC will share knowledge, training and concepts with
the other 13 community health centers in Iowa.
Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) received funding for
its Building Community Child Care Solutions Collaborative. This
collaborative works to increase awareness and investments in
community-led solutions to address Iowa's child care shortage, which has been
reported on by the state. Solving this issue is essential for
low-income families and local employers.
Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) received
funding for its DMARC Food Pantry Network. The pantry provides
low-income individuals and families throughout Greater Des Moines with access to fresh and
healthy food. The funding will provide, at no cost, more than
41,000 fresh and healthy meals to more than 4,600 individuals
living with food insecurity throughout Greater Des Moines through the DMARC Food
Pantry Network, a network of 14 partner food pantries and 30+
mobile units.
Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) received funding
for its Healthy Food to Iowans program, an effort that provides
awareness and outreach services across the state to help eligible
individuals and families apply for the Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Aetna's donation
will specifically support SNAP Hotline marketing, operations and
the salaries of the specialists who educate and assist applicants
through the process.
Ted Koutsoubas, Chief Strategy Officer for Aetna Medicaid,
said, "Community health partners are essential for meeting
people where they are and helping support their health and
well-being. Our partners were selected for their proven ability to
support health care providers and assist Iowans in overcoming
difficult challenges, such as those experienced by families with
young children, individuals with disabilities and people without
access to nutritious food."
Iowa Association of Community Providers CEO Shelly Chandler said, "We appreciate Aetna's
generous support of our association's more than 125 community-based
organizations and providers. Aetna's donation to IACP will provide
for training and the delivery of quality health services that will
help Iowans with developmental disabilities and mental health
challenges lead more productive and fulfilling lives."
About Aetna
Medicaid
Aetna Medicaid Administrators LLC (Aetna Medicaid), a CVS Health
company, has over 30 years of experience managing the care of the
most medically vulnerable, using innovative approaches and a local
presence in each market to achieve both successful health care
results and effective cost outcomes. Aetna Medicaid has particular
expertise serving high-need Medicaid members, including those who
are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. Currently, Aetna
Medicaid owns and/or administers Medicaid managed health care plans
under the names of Aetna Better Health and other affiliate names.
Together, these plans serve approximately 2.8 million people in 16
states, including Arizona,
California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West
Virginia. For more information,
see www.aetnabetterhealth.com.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering
care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the
health of communities across America through our local presence,
digital channels and over 300,000 employees including more than
40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners.
Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their
health whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant
with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness
services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the
health care system and their personal health care by improving
access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every
meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and
every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.
Media contact
Robert
Joyce
joycer@aetna.com
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