Molina News
Senior Whole Health Invests $300,000 in Hebrew SeniorLife Care Model to Expand On-Site Health and Wellness Support for Older Adults at Affordable Housing Sites in Massachusetts
06/24/2024
BOSTON, June 24, 2024 – Senior Whole Health by Molina Healthcare (“Senior Whole Health”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord, announced a partnership with Hebrew SeniorLife to expand placed-based supports (“PBS”) for older adults at affordable housing sites in Massachusetts, with the potential reach of over 1,000 residents. PBS is a strategy that offers non-clinical support services within housing sites to improve access to services impacting the well-being of older residents.
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico Supporting Residents Impacted By New Mexico Wildfires
06/20/2024
RUIDOSO, N.M., June 20, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of New Mexico (“Molina”) is assisting ongoing wildfire relief efforts for those in and near Ruidoso, New Mexico, and other regions affected by the Salt and South Fork wildfires. Working closely with organizations that shelter evacuating individuals and families, Molina employee volunteers are distributing needed resources donated by Molina, such as food, water, diapers and hygienic wipes, and hosting activities to bring comfort to those at shelter sites in Roswell and Mescalero.
Molina Healthcare of Texas Supports Maternal Health Across the State with Innovative MAMI Wellness Program
06/20/2024
HOUSTON, June 20, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of Texas (“Molina”) is committed to ensuring the mental health and wellness of expectant mothers and their infants throughout the state of Texas. The latest Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (TMMMRC) report indicated that mental health conditions were the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related death, accounting for 22% of all deaths. In addition, mental health disorders, other than substance use disorder (SUD), contributed to 25% of pregnancy-related deaths, while SUDs contributed to 11% of pregnancy related deaths. The same report indicated that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable. Because of this, the extension of postpartum coverage for maternal Medicaid recipients, which began March 1, 2024, was a welcome change and victory for maternal Medicaid recipients and their families.
Molina Healthcare of Texas Medical Director of Maternal and Women’s Health Appointed to Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee
06/19/2024
Dr. Lindsey Vasquez sole appointee from a managed care organization
HOUSTON, June 19, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of Texas (“Molina”) announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services has appointed Dr. Lindsey Vasquez as a new member to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee. Dr. Vasquez, a practicing OB-GYN, mother of four, and the director of maternal and women’s health for Molina Healthcare of Texas, is one of seven new committee members appointed and the only member from a managed care organization (MCO).