Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)

Ep. 108 - The Public Health Emergency Unwinding and the Start of Redeterminations - What We Know So Far

Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, joins Samantha to talk about the unwinding of the public health emergency, implications for the Medicaid program in Illinois and what we know so far as everyone prepares for the start of redeterminations.

Ep. 107 - The Landscape of Rural Health in Illinois in 2023

Pat Schou, Executive Director at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, returns to the podcast to continue the conversation on the landscape of rural hospitals in Illinois and all that's on the horizon for this new year.

Ep. 106 - Illinois Kicks Off the 2023 Legislative Session: What’s Unfolding & What’s to Come

IAMHP Lobbyist and regular guest Kareem Kenyatta stops by the podcast to talk to Samantha about how this year's Illinois Legislative Session is kicking off. 

Ep. 105 - Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Intersection of Epigenetics and Technology

Meesha Dogan, CEO and Co-Founder of Cardio Diagnostics, an IAMHP Trusted Partner, joins Samnatha to talk about the fascinating topic of cardiovascular disease research and the intersection of epigenetics and technology.

Ep. 104 - IAMHP’s Staff Reflects Back and Looks to the Year Ahead

Sam Says is back! In this first episode of 2023, IAMHP staff take time to reflect upon the great year they've had, all of the hard work accomplished and how the association is going to continue to work towards improving the Medicaid program in Illinois in the new year.

Ep. 103 - Health Plan Innovations in Long-Term Care

Terry Williams, Director of Health Services at Humana stops by the podcast to talk about some of the innovative ways plans are approaching long-term care.

Ep. 102 - How Rural Hospitals in Illinois are Working to Provide Better Access to Care

Pat Schou, Executive Director at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network joins Samantha to share her expertise on the landscape of rural hospitals in Illinois and how they are working to provide better access to care.

Ep. 101- How Plans Track Success in Long-Term Care

Vivian Moore, Director of Complex Care Coordination, Waiver and Long-Term Care at CountyCare is back to talk about the importance of long-term care rebalancing and how plans track success in the space.

Ep. 100 - The Value of Long-Term Care

Courtney Sedlacek, Director of Medical Case Management for the LTC program at Meridian stops by the podcast to talk about the value of long-term care for Medicaid members. 

Ep. 99 - How Plans Take a Holistic Approach to Behavioral Health

Nicole Tamburrino, LCSW, Director of Medical Management at Meridian joins Samantha to talk about how health plans are taking a holistic approach to behavioral health for Medicaid members.