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AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia Rated the Top Medicaid Plan in the DistrictAmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid managed care plan serving the District of Columbia and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is the highest-rated Medicaid plan in the District of Columbia, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA's) Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017. "Our performance stems from the successes of several innovative programs and initiatives, however most importantly, at AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, we encourage treating the 'whole patient,' which greatly increases the likelihood of sustaining improved health outcomes," said Karen Dale, market president for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia earned its top rating based on strong results from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®), a tool that measures performance on important dimensions of care and service, as well as the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which measures member satisfaction with their overall health care experience. "By supporting increased communication and enhanced cooperation among primary care practitioners specialists, members and the community, we have been able to increase health literacy and help our members adopt healthier behaviors," said Melanie Sage, director of quality management for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia. NCQA is a private, non-prfit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's web site (www.ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices. About AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is a Medicaid managed care health plan that serves Medicaid recipients living throughout the District of Columbia. Headquartered in the District, AmeriHealth District of Columbia is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping members get care, stay well and build healthy communities. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com. About AmeriHealth Caritas AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 16 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 6.9 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
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