LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky Medicaid, a commonwealth-wide provider of Medicaid managed care services, announced that is has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which awards distinction to organizations that meet or exceed its rigorous requirements for multicultural health care. In acknowledgement of these efforts, NCQA awarded the Kentucky Medicaid health plan with the Multicultural Health Care Distinction, which recognizes organizations that lead the market in providing culturally and linguistically sensitive services, and work to reduce health care disparities.
“It is an honor to receive the NCQA Multicultural Health Care Distinction,” said Celia Manlove, Medicaid plan president for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky. “This acknowledgement is a testament to Anthem Kentucky Medicaid’s unwavering commitment to address the needs of our distinct members and providers, and it validates that we are making a positive impact in the diverse communities we serve by providing access to high quality health care.”
In addition, NCQA also awarded the Multicultural Health Care Distinction to 16 other Medicaid health plans affiliated with Anthem Kentucky Medicaid’s parent company.
“Earning Multicultural Health Care Distinction shows that an organization is making a breakthrough in providing excellent health care to diverse populations. I congratulate any organization that achieves this level of distinction,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care is essential to improving the quality of care overall.”
The NCQA Multicultural Health Care Distinction is a symbol of quality in organizational efforts to address the diverse needs of its members. The Multicultural Health Care Distinction evaluates organizations, such as health plans, wellness, disease management and managed behavioral health organizations through use of an evidence-based set of requirements. These standards create a roadmap for improving and refining initiatives.
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield serves approximately 120,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Kentucky. Every day, members of the Anthem team can be found in Kentucky communities listening to our members, interacting with our providers and partnering with community-based organizations. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield began serving Medicaid beneficiaries in Kentucky in 2014. To learn more, visit https://mss.anthem.com/ky/Pages/AboutUs.aspx.
