Commonwealth Care Alliance

Local Springfield, Massachusetts station, WWLP, spotlighted CCA’s Day of Service activities at the Cultivating For Community Farm in Hadley. CCA volunteers helped with weeding, harvesting produce, and preparing farm beds. “We harvested 217 pounds of fresh vegetables to give to three local food banks in the area, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, okra, radishes, and all kinds of lettuces,” said Sharon Beauchemin, with CCA Watch the full segment: https://bit.ly/3Xx8f9x Thank you to our CCA teams for all you do to support our communities!

CCA is pleased to announce it has received a 4 out of 5-star rating for its Massachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO) plan by the National Committee for Quality Assurance® (NCQA) Medicare Health Plan Ratings 2024. NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of managed care plans, managed behavioral healthcare organizations, preferred provider organizations, new health plans, physician organizations, credentials verification organizations, disease management programs, and other health-related programs. “This recognition is a testament to the work CCA does every day to provide excellent, person-centered care in Massachusetts,” said Mark Waggoner, General Manager of CCA Massachusetts. “Our SCO plan demonstrates CCA’s dedication to whole person care that addresses all aspects of members’ medical, behavioral, and social needs so they can live safely and independently in their communities for as long as possible,” said Dr. Hany Abdelaal, President of Clinical Services at CCA. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TsNF9d

As part of CCA’s Day of Service on September 12, CCA team members participated in the program "A Bed for Every Child" - by the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless - to build beds for children living in poverty in areas such as Lawrence, Boston, and Springfield. Read this article in the Lynn Daily Item to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZpZVee CCA's Day of Service organizes two days of employee volunteer opportunities to support the communities that CCA serves through partnerships with local organizations, including Foodlink, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and more.

⏱T-minus 3 weeks!⏱ Our next Flare Capital Partners Expert Roundtable we will be diving into the topic of Building for Scale in Medicaid. The Medicaid population, in particular, has experienced a history of highs and lows – going from being a historically ignored and underserved demographic, to gaining increased interest from payers and investors amidst Covid, to the recent setbacks of redeterminations impacting member enrollment and access to care. By now, we have discussed and understand the historical challenges that have deterred stakeholders from rushing to the space, as compared to commercially insured populations. Further, it is notable that innovators have continued to challenge the status quo because of these challenges, not in spite of them. Considering the continued interest to drive innovation for Medicaid, we want to briefly reflect on those challenges, but look forward to what is top of mind for leaders building for the critical and growing population. Please join Flare Capital Partners alongside a virtual panel of industry leaders as we discuss what inning of Medicaid innovation we find ourselves in. This roundtable discussion will provide a comprehensive view into Medicaid, sharing perspectives from the regulatory, startup, and payer lens. We'll explore how regulatory shifts are impacting this critical population, the opportunities and challenges ahead for startups building in the space, and how payers are evolving to meet the needs of their growing Medicaid and duals members. We are excited to dig into these topics with leaders who are experienced in building for scale in Medicaid: ✨ Chris Palmieri, President & CEO, Commonwealth Care Alliance ✨ Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, CEO, Cayaba Care ✨ Nikita Singareddy, Co-Founder & CEO, Fortuna Health ✨ Daniel Brillman, Co-Founder & CEO, Unite Us ✨ Karen S. Amstutz, MD MBA, EVP & CMO, AmeriHealth Caritas #Medicaid #innovation #digitalhealth 💡🌟 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dEQF4pU4

A staggering 65% of men say they hesitate to seek professional help for mental health concerns like stress, anxiety, and depression. In this article, Mark Waggoner, CCA’s Massachusetts General Manager, discusses the societal and cultural factors that impact the mental health of the men in our families and communities, and the ways that we can help. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cUXGTv

Congratulations to CCA’s Adrienne Mullen, David Mello, and Nida Lam who’ve been named fellows in the 2024-2025 AHIP Executive Leadership Program! For more than three decades, this program has been the gold standard for fostering the next generation of health insurance leaders. Thank you Adrienne, Dave, and Nida for your leadership and commitment to the CCA mission!

Don’t forget to vote for CCA’s SXSW panel before the August 18th deadline! Moderated by our President and CEO Chris Palmieri, CCA has curated a panel proposal that explores the value of partnerships between private capital and healthcare organizations. While private capital’s role in healthcare has made headlines for months, there have been many misconceptions about how these partnerships can actually help scale creative solutions that improve care delivery and efficiency, making healthcare easier for consumers. This is also the philosophy behind Winter Street Ventures® (WSV), CCA’s start-up accelerator and venture investment subsidiary. WSV invests in disruptive companies that align with CCA’s mission and core values to explore creative solutions that improve outcomes for patients, members, and providers. “Health Plan as Startup Incubator: Private Capital Reimagined” will feature compelling insights from some of the leaders who are driving innovation in WSV’s investment portfolio: - Sylvia Hastanan, Founder and CEO of Greater Good Health, a healthcare organization enabling and expanding access to value-based, holistic primary care through an innovative Nurse Practitioner-led model. - Tracey Cohen, MD, FASAM, Chief Medical Officer of Marigold Health, a tech-enabled peer recovery innovator that created an anonymous social network to help individuals with mental health and substance use conditions support each other. - Brent Asplin, MD, MPH, CEO of Gather Health, an organization that provides comprehensive primary care for the complex senior population to improve the health of every community served. After you create or log into your PanelPicker account, search for CCA’s panel and use the upvote function to show your support. Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/2KnXhf6

CCA has expanded its provider agreement with Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) to improve access to care for CCA Senior Care Options and CCA One Care members in roughly 20 towns and cities across Eastern Massachusetts. The arrangement includes over 7000 practitioners across 13 hospitals, 5 community health centers, 3 urgent care centers, and BILH’s network of primary care locations. “This agreement with Beth Israel Lahey Health reinforces CCA’s mission of increasing access to healthcare services for our members,” said Mark Waggoner, General Manager of CCA Massachusetts. “This expanded relationship with BILH builds on CCA's commitment to supporting our members' medical, social and behavioral health needs through a comprehensive network of high-quality providers.” Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4clzxoM

CCA and Senior Whole Health are proud to announce a transformative collaboration with Hebrew SeniorLife and the Boston Housing Authority to improve the health and well-being of Massachusetts seniors through the expansion of place-based supports (PBS) at MLK Towers. The PBS model brings social services to seniors where they live. This partnership is supported by a $150,000 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. “Bringing services to individuals in affordable senior housing lowers barriers they may otherwise experience when attempting to access health education resources and personalized, culturally competent care management,” said Mark Waggoner, General Manager of CCA Massachusetts. “This grant creates the unique opportunity for CCA, Senior Whole Health, and Hebrew SeniorLife to bring their years of experience in supporting the social, medical, and emotional needs of seniors to the residents of MLK Towers.” Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3X2gED2

Community Voting for SXSW PanelPicker is now open! You can cast your votes for CCA until August 18. Moderated by our President and CEO Chris Palmieri, CCA has curated a panel proposal that explores the value of partnerships between private capital and healthcare organizations. While private capital’s role in healthcare has made headlines for months, there have been many misconceptions about how these partnerships can actually help scale creative solutions that improve care delivery and efficiency, making healthcare easier for consumers.   This is also the philosophy behind Winter Street Ventures® (WSV), CCA’s start-up accelerator and venture investment subsidiary. WSV invests in disruptive companies that align with CCA’s mission and core values to explore creative solutions that improve outcomes for patients, members, and providers. “Health Plan as Startup Incubator: Private Capital Reimagined,” will feature compelling insights from some of the leaders who are driving innovation in WSV’s investment portfolio: ·      Sylvia Hastanan, Founder and CEO of Greater Good Health, a healthcare organization enabling and expanding access to value-based, holistic primary care through an innovative Nurse Practitioner-led model.  ·      Tracey Cohen, MD, FASAM, Chief Medical Officer of Marigold Health, a tech-enabled peer recovery innovator that created an anonymous social network to help individuals with mental health and substance use conditions support each other. ·      Brent Asplin, MD, MPH, CEO of Gather Health, an organization that provides comprehensive primary care for the complex senior population to improve the health of every community served. After you create or log into your PanelPicker account, search for CCA’s panel and use the upvote function to show your support. https://lnkd.in/dzch4sB.