Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)

As IAMHP transitions our third quarter focus to behavioral health, Jen McGowan-Tomke, Chief Operating Officer at NAMI Chicago, joins Sam to discuss the importance of addressing mental health through a social equity lens. 

Allison Lowe-Fotos, Policy Manager for early learning advocate Start Early, joins Sam to discuss the importance of infant and early childhood mental health and why more awareness around the issue is necessary.

Jose Ortiz, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Administrator at University of Chicago Medicine, joins Sam to discuss FIMR and how this working group is tackling maternal health disparities in our communities by offering support to those experiencing loss. 

Jill Hayden, Director at Sellers Dorsey, joins Samantha to discuss the imminent end to the public health emergency and redeterminations process for Medicaid members.

 

IAMHP's own Director of Public Policy & Government Relations, Trisha Rodrquez, joins Sam to discuss available maternal health resources for better access to care and the launch of IAMHP's maternal health toolkit. 

 

Sam sits down with Star August (Co-founder and CEO) and Callan Jaress (Co-founder) of the Holistic Birth Collective to discuss the work they are doing to address social disparities by way of community based maternal care. 

In this episode, Sam is joined by representatives from Qartek, an IAMHP Trusted Partner. John Allen, President and CEO, and Michelle Padula, Chief of Operations, sit down to discuss the ways they are supporting Medicaid members in maintaining coverage through the Medicaid redetermination process. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program. 

Ashley Gomez, Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Cayaba Care (an IAMHP Trusted Partner), joins Sam to discuss closing the gaps in maternal healthcare through community care-based models, home visits and telemedicine. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program. 

IAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta is back to talk with Sam about the 2022 Illinois Legislative Session; the political environment; the importance of diverse contracting; and what we can expect for the rest of the year.

Deborah Stewart, CEO of Finity Communications (an IAMHP Trusted Partner), sits down with Sam to talk about how smart technology can help to improve maternal health outcomes. Want to learn more about how becoming an IAMHP Trusted Partner may benefit your business? Visit our website at: https://iamhp.net/trusted-partner-program.