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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- APS Healthcare, a leading provider of specialty healthcare solutions, has been selected by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Medical Assistance Programs, to manage its statewide Medicaid disease and medical care management programs. The integrated program will assist Oregon's Medicaid and SCHIP fee-for-service clients to access healthcare, minimize catastrophic health events and improve health outcomes through education and interventions that help promote behavior change.

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"After a thorough review of APS Healthcare's service proposal and experience against our selection criteria, we determined APS was the best choice to meet the unique needs of our population," said Walter Shaffer, MD, Medical Director, Oregon Division of Medical Assistance Programs, DHS. "This program will deliver critical health coordination services to Oregonians, improving their health status and reducing our overall healthcare expenditures."

The program emphasizes coordination of care and collaboration with local healthcare providers; as well as early intervention with clients at high risk for health issues. Eligible Oregonians can access a telephonic nurse advice line 24-hours-a-day which connects clients with referrals to essential community providers and facilitates the establishment of a medical home -- a primary care health provider who provides preventive medical services, and care for chronic or acute health issues. Locally-based nurse health coaches will monitor and evaluate the participant's progress, help eliminate barriers to care and encourage behavior changes which will improve health outcomes and reduce overall
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