As one of nine managed care organizations in the state of Maryland, Priority Partners provides health care services for more than 340,000 recipients of Medicaid, Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) and Medical Assistance for Families.

Serving the health care needs of many low-income residents, issues such as food insecurity, transportation, literacy and financial stability often make it difficult for these individuals to get necessary health care. Kathy Pettway, senior director, and Dr. Nina Everett, chief medical officer, from Priority Partners explain the clinical impacts of these life challenges and the work Priority Partners is doing to support its health plan members and local communities.

For a  glimpse at what one community organization is doing with hands-on support of the Latin immigrant community, continue your listening with this episode featuring Dr. Gabriela Lemus, executive director of Maryland Latinos Unidos.

Health Care Collaborations is presented by Johns Hopkins HealthCare, which seeks to redefine the value of health insurance through collaboration.

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In 2022, Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC) awarded a $20,000 grant to Maryland Latinos Unidos, an organization dedicated to supporting the Latin immigrant population. Especially through its managed care organization, Priority Partners, JHHC is helping immigrant, low-income and other individuals and families overcome social determinants of health.

In this conversation with Dr. Gabriela Lemus, executive director of Maryland Latinos Unidos, we learn more about the organization and how this grant will allow them to expand its support for the immigrants it serves.

For more about the work Priority Partners is doing to combat social determinants of health, including food insecurity, transportation, and more, listen to the companion episode to this conversation featuring two leaders of the health plan.

Health Care Collaborations is presented by Johns Hopkins HealthCare, which seeks to redefine the value of health insurance through collaboration.

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Offsetting the perception of limiting choice, the benefits of a strong provider network ultimately put health plan members first, by making care more affordable and improving quality through collaboration.

Janice Henry, AVP of Network Management for Johns Hopkins HealthCare, discusses the importance of the element of collaboration and how starting with the Johns Hopkins "family" can create innovative initiatives that can be applied globally across a robust network.

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