Humana Announces Additional Bold Goal Communities in Cincinnati and Detroit
May 11 2020 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that
Cincinnati, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan are the latest additions to
its Bold Goal communities. The Bold Goal is Humana’s population
health strategy to improve the health of the communities it
serves.
Since the 2015 unveiling of its Bold Goal, Humana has focused on
addressing the impact that social determinants and health-related
social needs such as food insecurity, social isolation, housing
quality and loneliness have on its members and in the communities
where they reside. Humana uses a health-related quality of life
measurement known as Healthy Days to measure its efforts. Developed
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Days
takes into account the whole person by measuring self-reported
mentally and physically Unhealthy Days over a 30-day period.
When it comes to addressing physical and mental health, Humana’s
integrated approach of community, clinical and business integration
is essential to in reaching the root causes that are exacerbating
poor health. Caraline Coats, Vice President, Bold Goal and
Population Health Strategy, who leads the company’s efforts to
advance the Bold Goal, believes that a focus on whole-person health
has never been more urgent.
“We’re pleased to announce Cincinnati and Detroit as our newest
Bold Goal communities and intensify our efforts to improve the
well-being of those who live in and near these great American
cities,” said Coats. “With communities across the country facing
unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, a collaborative
response is paramount in providing support for residents to address
their holistic needs.”
CINCINNATI: Humana has served the health and well-being
needs of members in the Cincinnati area for 25 years. The company
continues to build strong partnerships with many of the leading
providers in the greater Cincinnati area, aimed at working together
to support the health of our members. During the pandemic, Humana
has teamed up with local organizations to help members who have
been impacted by food insecurity and homelessness.
“Humana is proud to designate Cincinnati as a new Bold Goal
community as we deepen our commitment to supporting the health and
overall well-being of Cincinnatians,” said Kathie Mancini, Humana’s
East Central Medicare President. “We are dedicated to working with,
and supporting, community organizations that provide essential
supplies and services for people in greater Cincinnati. Our
collaboration is especially important as we strive to meet critical
needs during the pandemic.”
DETROIT: Humana has served the health and well-being
needs of members in Detroit for the last 15 years. The company
partners with local health care providers and community
organizations on various initiatives regarding healthy food, health
screening, and health education. For example, Humana has sponsored
a local Farmer’s Market effort in the Oak Park community for the
last few years. During the pandemic, collaborative efforts have
included work with organizations that provide food delivery,
transportation and other related services, according to Nisha
Patel, M.D., Humana’s Regional Vice President of Health
Services.
“During this extraordinary time of need, it’s more imperative
than ever to increase community access to healthy food, social
services, and other crucial resources in and around Detroit,” said
Dr. Patel. “Humana is excited to name Detroit as a new Bold Goal
community. We look forward to broadening our work with vital local
organizations and helping them provide the support that’s needed
for individuals and families to thrive this year and beyond.”
Additional Information on Humana’s Bold Goal
Humana measures its progress through its Medicare Advantage,
Group and Medicaid lines of business.
With the additions of Detroit and Cincinnati, Humana has 16 Bold
Goal communities, which include: Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Broward
County, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; Kansas
City, Kansas; Knoxville, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; New
Orleans, Louisiana; Richmond, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; and
Tampa Bay, Florida. Atlanta, Houston, and Charlotte, North Carolina
joined last year as market expansion communities.
For more information on how to get involved in one of the
community Health Advisory Boards, or to learn more about Humana’s
initiative, please visit http://populationhealth.humana.com/.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of
medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our
successful history in care delivery and health plan administration
is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power
to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are
leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare,
families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities
at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- Most recent investor conference presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
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