Oklahoma Health Care Authority Grants Program to Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
February 20, 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Health Care Authority recently announced the award of the SoonerCare Health Management Program to the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care. The contract focuses on improving participating member outcomes and reducing long-term spending. Operation of the program began Feb. 1, 2008.
IFMC will assist high risk and high cost members and their providers by successfully implementing a health management program. The program ensures high quality appropriate care to participants with chronic or episodic health concerns. IFMC’s nurse care managers will provide education and support to coordinate care, improve self-management skills and increase member awareness and use of community resources.
“We are looking forward to working with the state of Oklahoma,” says Mike Speight, senior director of operations for IFMC. “We have experience working with programs similar to this program, and are eager to make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma residents.”
Practice facilitators from IFMC will work with selected physician practices to provide education and technical support for quality improvement activities including data collection and analysis. Quality conferences and monthly collaborative training sessions will be available to SoonerCare Choice PCP Practices statewide. IFMC’s provider education offerings will work to improve chronic and preventive care services for SoonerCare members as well as build strong community partnerships.
For more than 30 years, Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC) has been dedicated to health care quality improvement and medical information management. Today, IFMC is an innovative industry leader in improving the quality, service and cost of health care nationwide through care management, quality management and information management services. More than 1,000 employees and associates strive to carry out the company’s mission:
“IFMC optimizes the quality of medical care and health through collaborative relationships, education, and health information management.”
IFMC is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, with offices in Illinois, Maryland, Oklahoma and Nevada. With nearly $100 million in annual revenues, IFMC features diverse business units that provide services to millions of people nationwide.
Media Contacts:
Kari Matheason (515) 283-8435 kmatheas@ifmc.org