Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP)

Jill Hayden, President of the Medicaid Policy Network, joins Sam to discuss the NB Consent Decree and 1115 Waivers and how Illinois is building a stronger system       together.       

In our latest episode, Sam sits down with Dr. Sam Robinson, Founder & President of Canary Telehealth, and Carla Robinson, CEO of Canary Telehealth, to discuss the work they’re doing in the diabetes space.   

In this episode, Sam sits down with Lisa Dugan, Senior Director, Government Relations & Channel Partnering at HHaExchange, to discuss Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and how it can be used to improve member care.   

In our latest episode, Sara Howe, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, joins Sam to discuss wellness, self-care and handling change. 

IAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to walk listeners through the process of a bill becoming a law.

Jill Hayden, President at the Medicaid Policy Network, joins Sam for a discussion on the interconnectedness of public policy and healthcare.

Dr. Margaret Kirkegaard, Principal, Health Management Associates, joins Sam to discuss ways to foster partnerships and the importance of collaboration.

In this episode, IAMHP consultant Kareem Kenyatta joins Sam to talk about what to expect during the upcoming veto session.

Ralph Wuebcker, Senior Medical Director at VaxCare, discusses vaccine programs and how to become more efficient.

Shana Crews, Government Relations Director of Illinois and Iowa and Suzanne Elder, Senior Director of Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society, discuss cancer screenings and the Medicaid program and how important screenings are  for prevention. 

Laura Minzer President of the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council discusses healthcare coverage and the importance of preventative care here in Illinois.

Ceci Tipiani-Fuentes, Public Health Manager and Shelia Sanders, Community Engagement Director with EverThrive, discuss the work the organization is doing in the immunizations and well child visits space and the effect the pandemic has had on both.

Kirbi Range, Maternal and Child Health Manager at Everthrive, connects with Sam to discuss maternal health and the impact Everthrive is making through advocacy efforts to address health disparities and maternal and birth inequity.

IAMHP CEO Samantha Olds Frey and COO Alaina Kennedy, discuss how Illinois is making strides to become a best practice state for maternal health.  The duo also discuss why IAMHP is partnering with community leaders, providers and legislators to bring awareness to new policies that directly address maternal morbidity, implicit bias and birth inequity in black and brown mothers and babies.

Dr. Daniel Corboy, Regional Vice President, Medical Director of Illinois Medicaid at Humana discusses the Medicaid Medicare Alignment Initiative, commonly referred to as MMAI, care coordination in the context of MMAI, and how the program provides an opportunity to simplify the way healthcare benefits are accessed. 

Dr. Melissa Clarke, Senior Medical Director of Healthcare Transformation and Health Equity at 3M Health Information Systems, discusses the importance of addressing social factors to improve health outcomes and why data collection is crucial in addressing these Social Determinants of Health (SDoH).

Don Trainor, Government Programs Manager and Dr. Henry Lotsof, Illinois State Dental Director at Avesis, a Guardian company and IAMHP Trusted Partner, discuss the importance of oral health and it's impact on overall health.

IAMHP Consultant Kareem Kenyatta and CEO Samantha Olds Frey have a candid discussion about the key takeaways from the 2021 Legislative Session in Springfield and their impact on the Medicaid health system.

Sergio Obregon, Manager in the Office of Student Health and Wellness at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), joins Sam Says to discuss a new partnership with IAMHP and HFS to launch the 'Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick' campaign. The new campaign seeks to raise awareness about the full spectrum of healthcare and social services available to the more than 240,000 CPS students and families enrolled in Med...

In this episode, IAMHP CEO Samantha Olds Frey and COO Alaina Kennedy recap last month's Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, including discussing some of their key takeaways from the series and guests. 

In the last part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Soccoro Romero, Registered Nurse Case Manager at Aetna Better Health of Illinois, discusses why care coordination is so important and why it isn't going away. 

Nancy Wohlhart, Vice President of IL Medicaid Operations, and Harmony Harrington, Vice President of Government and Community Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, discuss the importance of community health programs and how their Blue Door Neighborhood Centers work to address maternal health. 

In the second part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Vivian Moore, Director of Complex Care Coordination for CountyCare Health Plan, discusses the value of care coordination to address homelessness.

In the first part of our three-part Care Coordination Series on SamSays, focused on the value of making connections, Kris Classen, Vice President of Healthcare Services for Molina Healthcare of Illinois discusses the critical role of care coordination in addressing social determinants of health. 

Jodi Patton, Director of Health Plan Partnerships and Dr. Michael Fu, National Director of Behavioral Health at Hazel Health, join Alaina Kennedy, IAMHP's Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the toll of pandemic trauma. The trio also discusses the impact of going back to in-person learning and social unrest have all had on children's mental health, and how Medicaid and Hazel Health work to provide...