ST. LOUIS, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it will present at the Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference 2024. Centene will present on Friday, May 31st at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). A simultaneous live audio webcast will be available at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp? ei=1668807&tp_key=5c9c1d110a&tp_special=8. A webcast replay will be available ...

Cityblock is the perfect partner for Sunshine Health, given its care model, to cater to members with complex care needs and who are more likely at higher risk for poor health conditions. Per Cityblock's 2024 Equity in Action report, its care model has led to increased clinical continuity and engagement and reduced avoidable inpatient admissions. Such value propositions are expected to reduce medical costs for CNC, enabling it to report better profit margins in the future. Centene Corporation's (CNC) wholly- ...

Multiyear partnership will focus on predevelopment loans to enable approximately $900 million in planning activity and construction Partnership expected to create thousands of housing units and drive improved health outcomes for Medicaid- eligible populations through increased access to health-related services ST. LOUIS, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centene Foundation ("the Foundation"), the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation ("Centene") [NYSE: CNC] – a leading healthcare enterprise focused on tra ...

Partnership Overview - Cityblock has partnered with Sunshine Health to provide primary care and care coordination services to high-need Medicaid members in 11 Central Florida counties, starting May 1, 2024 [1][2] - The partnership aims to offer 24/7 access to care teams, allowing members to engage with their multidisciplinary care team virtually, at home, or in local clinics [1][2] Company Profiles - Cityblock, founded in 2017, serves over 100,000 Medicaid and Medicare-Medicaid dually eligible beneficiaries, delivering integrated clinical care, behavioral health services, and social care [3] - Sunshine Health is one of the largest healthcare plans in Florida, offering coordinated care through various government-sponsored managed care programs, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation [6] Care Model and Impact - Cityblock's care model is designed for members with complex needs, aiming to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and avoidable inpatient admissions while improving quality of care and member engagement [2] - According to Cityblock's 2024 Equity in Action Report, the care model has led to increased engagement, clinical continuity, and significant reductions in avoidable inpatient admissions [2] Market Expansion - The partnership marks Cityblock's expansion into Florida, building on its existing relationships with Centene in New York and Ohio [1][2] - Cityblock operates in multiple states, including New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Florida, and partners with three of the top five national Medicaid health plans [3]

With the market rally broadening out, value sectors are beginning to catch a bid. Healthcare deserves consideration as one of the value sectors presenting some bargains in this overheating market. As of this writing, the healthcare sector has increased by 7.0% year-to-date (YTD). Although that's a decent return, it pales in comparison to the 15% gain for technology and the 20% gain in communication services. This underperformance presents a catchup opportunity for healthcare. Moreover, the sector is trading ...

Centene Corporation (CNC) recently unveiled that its Kansas unit, Sunflower Health Plan, was awarded a Medicaid managed care contract from the Kansas Department of Administration to serve members of the State of Kansas' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, KanCare. The new program will be in effect from the very beginning of 2025 and will run for a period of three years, further holding renewal options for two times for 12 months each. The contract win has endowed the CNC subsidiary with an opp ...

"We know that we best serve our diverse customers when our workforce reflects and is part of the communities we serve," said Centene Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London. "I'm so proud that Centene is once again one of Fair360's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, because it shows our continued dedication to cultivating an employee population that deeply understands the needs and experiences of our members." Centene was also included in three of Fair360's specialty ranking lists: No. 7 for Top Companies for ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with a range of health insurance solutions, and a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), encourages SoonerSelect members to complete the My Health Screening forms to fully leverage their comprehensive healthcare benefit. Oklahoma Complete Health has reached out to every new member since the plan launch on April 1, 2024. Members fill out a My Health Screening form to wo ...

Core Message - Centene Corporation's subsidiary, Sunflower Health Plan, has been selected by the Kansas Department of Administration to continue providing managed health care services through KanCare, the State of Kansas' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [1] - The new three-year contract is expected to take effect on January 1, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two, 12-month extensions [1] Company Overview - Centene Corporation is a Fortune 500 company and a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives [5] - The company provides fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals [5] - Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members [5] Sunflower Health Plan - Sunflower Health Plan is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional, and community-based resources [7] - Sunflower currently serves more than 141,000 Kansans statewide, including more than 7,900 Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) members [2] - Sunflower is one of three Medicaid managed care organizations selected to provide services through KanCare [2] Leadership Statements - Centene CEO Sarah M London expressed honor in continuing the company's more than a decade-long history of serving people who depend on Medicaid in Kansas [3] - Sunflower Plan President and CEO Michael Stephens emphasized the commitment to reducing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes through holistic and integrated care [4] Industry Context - Centene is a national leader in the provision of programs and related services under Medicaid, CHIP, and other government-funded programs [3] - The company's affiliates service more than 13 million Medicaid members across 31 states and comprise the largest managed LTSS footprint nationwide, with more than 169,000 managed LTSS members in 12 states and 26,500 members with intellectual and developmental disabilities [3]

Funding provides access to telehealth services for all students enrolled in the district at no cost through the 2028-29 school year.UVALDE, Texas, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) today announced that students will have access to virtual health care through a partnership with Hazel Health, a leading telehealth provider, and Superior HealthPlan (Superior), the Texas-based subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). Thanks to an investment of $250,000 from ...