Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)

Sam Says #12: Value-Based Care (Part 1)

In the newest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey tackles part one of a provider-centered conversation on value-based care with Raul Garza, President and CEO and Audrey Pennington, Chief Operating Officer for Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness. 

#SamSays - Episode #11

Episode 11: Health Plan Assessment - Stabilizing Illinois' Medicaid program.

#SamSays - Episode #10

To get your through the end of your week, for the latest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP Executive Director Samantha Olds Frey talks about the impact of a new Governor/legislature in Springfield and provides listeners with insight into the Association's new billing guide.

#SamSays - Bonus Episode

On the heels of Episode 10, we offer up a bonus #SamSays episode of Medicaid 101 where IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey gives listeners a better understanding of some of the issues and terms and how they can potentially be affected.

#SamSays - Episode #9

In the latest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey gives listeners insight into a few of the pressing #Medicaid topics to keep an eye on this year. 


Topics include: budget challenges, Medicaid buy-in and member-focused legislation regarding behavioral health and specialist access.

#SamSays - Episode #8

Happy New Year! In the first #SamSays episode of 2019, IAMHP Executive Director Samantha Olds Frey provides a recap of the association's activities in 2018 and gives listeners a glimpse into the year ahead.

#SamSays - Episode #7

In the newest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP Executive Director Samantha Olds Frey introduces Alaina Kennedy, the association's new Associate Director.  The upcoming annual conference, held on November 8-9 in Rosemont, is also discussed.

#SamSays - Episode #6

In the latest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey is joined by Stephanie Altman, Senior Director of Policy & Director of Healthcare Justice at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, to discuss Medicaid redetermination, the process and resources for more information.

#SamSays - Episode #5

During the latest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey provides listeners with insights on care coordination, the various types of services and its impact on Medicaid members.

#SamSays - Episode #4

In the latest episode of #SamSays, IAMHP ED Samantha Olds Frey walks listeners through the differences between the Affordable Care Act and HealthChoice IL and how both programs affect Medicaid members.