CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today NextLevel Health (NLH) announced that it has transitioned from a managed care community network (MCCN) to a licensed health maintenance organization (HMO) for Medicaid eligible individuals in Cook County.
The announcement comes on the heels of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services recent selection of NextLevel Health as one of only seven insurers contracted to partner with the State in serving Medicaid beneficiaries participating in its new HealthChoice Illinois program. NextLevel Health is the only local, minority-owned private insurer participating in HealthChoice Illinois. Any Cook County resident eligible for Medicaid can choose NextLevel Health as his/her Medicaid health plan.
NextLevel Health was originally launched in 2014 as a community-based Care Coordination Entity (CCE) and part of the Illinois Medicaid redesign to improve patient care and reduce the growth of healthcare costs. The company has maintained a commitment to an innovative, community-based service delivery model throughout its evolution and transitions from a CCE in 2014 – 2015 to an MCCN plan in 2016 -2017 and now to an HMO.
As part of the HMO licensure process, NextLevel Health has demonstrated the ability to meet capital benchmarks, programmatic requirements and provide access to a provider network capable of meeting members' healthcare needs. Additionally, NextLevel Health has built a diverse and experienced team of directors and executives to grow and sustain the company and its innovative service delivery model. NextLevel Health remains committed to the communities it serves by being available in neighborhoods where members live, hiring local staff and investing in Cook County's economic landscape by using community-based services, suppliers and vendors when possible.
NextLevel Health continues to be led by CEO Dr. Cheryl Whitaker, a veteran health care professional who has dedicated her career to finding innovative health care solutions for underserved populations. The company recently welcomed two new members to the executive team that leads its operations. Garfield Collins, formerly with Beacon Health Options, was named Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Dianna Grant, previously with Molina Healthcare of Illinois, was named Chief Medical Officer.
NextLevel Health is a Medicaid managed care health plan for people with Medicaid and persons participating in the Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program (Medicare and Medicaid) who live in Cook County.
SOURCE NextLevel Health
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