
#SamSays is a podcast series hosted by Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans
Episodes

Aug 9, 2019
Aug 9, 2019
21 min
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.

Apr 30, 2019
Apr 30, 2019
10 min
Episode 11: Health Plan Assessment - Stabilizing Illinois' Medicaid program.

Apr 15, 2019
Apr 15, 2019
12 min
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.

Apr 15, 2019
Apr 15, 2019
13 min
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.

Feb 11, 2019
Feb 11, 2019
11 min
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.

Jan 16, 2019
Jan 16, 2019
10 min
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.

Sep 13, 2018
Sep 13, 2018
6 min
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.

Aug 17, 2018
Aug 17, 2018
7 min
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.

Jul 12, 2018
Jul 12, 2018
7 min
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.

Jun 27, 2018
Jun 27, 2018
8 min
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.
