Statewide Health Plan Recognizes the Important Role Health Centers Play in Health Equity
Long Island City, New York, August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — During the recently observed National Health Center Week, Fidelis Care, new york state A health insurance scheme with more than 2.5 million members, proudly recognized Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and the important work they do throughout the year. National Health Center Week is an annual celebration to raise awareness of FQHC’s mission and achievements. FQHC is dedicated to promoting health equity, improving health outcomes and helping vulnerable people in underserved communities.
Fidelis Care, the state’s largest Medicaid managed care plan, serves more than 1.7 million Medicaid members, with a significant population served by local health centers.
“Federally accredited medical centers provide preventative and primary care to thousands of New Yorkers in underserved communities and are central to advancing Fidelis Care’s mission to transform the health of our communities, one person at a time. It’s playing an important role,” said the chief medical officer. Vincent Marcello, MD. “Health centers are at the forefront of the health care system and play a key role in addressing issues related to social determinants of health such as food insecurity and housing insecurity. and the exceptional commitment of each health center: providers and staff.”
Fidelis Care’s provider network includes more than 75 federally accredited health centers. Here are some highlights of Fidelis Care’s ongoing partnership with local medical centers.
Charles B. Wan Community Health Center At five convenient locations in Lower Manhattan and Queens, we provide high-quality, affordable primary care services for everyone, regardless of ability to pay, language spoken or immigration status. Fidelis Care and CBWCHC jointly host community events to educate new immigrants about the importance of prevention and regular health care.
Buffalo, Inc. Community Health Centers: CHCB operates a patient center western new york of Erie When Niagara Counties in addition to mobile health care units. Fidelis Care partners with the Community Health Center of Buffalo at many community events to promote health and address health disparities.
RefuahHealth It has been a cornerstone of the community for 29 years, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health care to residents of lower-income communities. Hudson ValleyFidelis Care continues to partner with RefuahHealth to close health disparities and reduce social, economic and cultural barriers to care.
Ryan’s Health: Ryan Health staff work tirelessly to provide vulnerable New Yorkers with superior primary care and specialized services, helping them stay healthy while improving the well-being of the entire community. Fidelis Care is partnering with Ryan Health to address important community events, including honoring the vital role of healthcare professionals.
Added President and CEO of Ryan Health Brian McIndoeMPH: “We thank Fidelis Care for their cooperation and support in advancing both organizations’ missions to ensure access to quality healthcare for those who need it most.”
Fidelis Care is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, sponsor of National Health Center Week. Click here for more information.
About Fidelity Care Fidelis Care is mission-driven health insurance that provides quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. Statewide, he believes Fidelis Care, with more than 2.5 million members, should give every New Yorker access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn. linkedin.com/company/fidelis-careon Twitter @fideliscare, Instagram (@fideliscare) and Facebook (facebook.com/fideliscare). For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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