Partnership to Improve Behavioral Health
Support for Kansans with Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities
LENEXA,
Kan., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower
Health Plan ("Sunflower"), a managed care organization established
to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas and a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), and Centene Foundation, the
philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, today announced a
$200,000 grant to GoodLife
Innovations ("GoodLife") to support behavioral health professionals
who care for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD).
GoodLife will expand the reach and capacity of behavior experts
through preventive training while supporting partner home and
community-based services (HCBS) providers and targeted case
managers (TCMs) in Kansas. Such
initiatives will include healthy behavioral practices training,
systems reviews and individualized behavior plans, behavior-support
writing training for TCMs and specialized peer-led quality
reviews.
"Supporting HCBS providers is one of Sunflower's core
priorities," said Michael Stephens,
Sunflower Health Plan president and CEO. "We recognize their many
challenges, including adequate staffing and the affordability of
high-quality, effective training. We are grateful to partner with
GoodLife to help develop direct support professionals and benefit
our members who rely on them."
Among many offerings, GoodLife's suite of services optimizes how
providers manage caseload and staffing, leading to reduced costs
for the provider, improved care worker satisfaction and better
stability and outcomes for their clients.
"Lack of behavioral support is one of the most critical barriers
providers face in supporting individuals in the community with
complex behavioral and mental health needs," said Dr. Mike Strouse, GoodLife president and CEO.
"GoodLife is thrilled to be partnering with Sunflower Health Plan
and the Centene Foundation on this important project to expand the
capacity of HCBS providers statewide. Our collaboration is a
meaningful step towards ensuring a brighter future for individuals
with complex needs in Kansas.
About Sunflower Health Plan:
Sunflower Health Plan
("Sunflower") is a managed care organization established to deliver
quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and
community-based resources, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). Sunflower is committed to
improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused,
compassionate, and coordinated care in an approach based on the
core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For
more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.
About the Centene Foundation:
The Centene Foundation ("the Foundation"), a private nonprofit
focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the
philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation. The Foundation
supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with
Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is
doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income
populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social
determinants of health and improving health equity in three
distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and
education. To learn more, visit the Centene
Foundation's website.
About GoodLife Innovations:
GoodLife Innovations,
established in 1977, is a home and community based service (HCBS)
provider for persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. GoodLife's mission is to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of individuals who need help to live enriched
community lives and also the lives of caregivers that make this
possible. For nearly a half century, GoodLife has collaborated with
the University of Kansas, Department of
Applied Behavioral Science (KU-ABS), a partnership known as
GoodLife University, to develop nationally recognized and
award-winning community-based support models. As a result of this
relationship, GoodLife delivers access to high-quality behavioral
support and serves as a site for both training BCBAs and
researching cutting-edge interventions for individuals with complex
behavioral needs.
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