PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmeriHealthCaritas?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#AmeriHealthCaritaslt;/agt;–The Pennsylvania Legislature has recognized AmeriHealth Caritas, a
national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions
for those most in need, with a citation for its work supporting diverse
businesses. Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus,
including State Rep. Stephen Kinsey (201st District), State
Rep. Margo Davidson (164th District), and State Rep. Movita
John-Harrell (190th District) were on site recently, to
present the award and discuss contracting with small and minority-owned
businesses.
“We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work with suppliers.
We want our contracting partners to reflect the diversity of our company
and our members,” said Paul Tufano, CEO, AmeriHealth Caritas. “This is
part of our DNA and is reflected throughout our business.”
Since 2013, AmeriHealth Caritas has increased procurement from
minority-owned businesses by more than 87 percent. In 2017 alone, this
represented a $26 million investment in local businesses owned by women,
people of color, veterans and people with disabilities. The company
established a Supplier Diversity program more than ten years ago, and
has developed a Mentor Protégé Program to help provide small, minority-
and women-owned businesses with tools and training to aid growth.
“The small businesses we work with are drivers of positive social
change. They contribute directly to the vibrancy and well-being of their
neighborhoods,” said Ronald Baldwin, Director of Supplier Management and
Diversity, AmeriHealth Caritas. “Supporting these businesses is just one
piece of our company-wide passion for addressing the social determinants
that impact the health of entire communities.”
The citation awarded by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives noted
the company’s
work with small and minority-owned businesses, as well as its
longstanding commitment to bringing quality healthcare to those most in
need.
“On behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus, we are happy to honor
AmeriHealth Caritas with this citation,” said Kinsey. “Partnering with
small and minority-owned businesses is good for business, and has ripple
effects that benefit whole communities. AmeriHealth Caritas is offering
a model for how other businesses can make a deeper commitment to the
local community.”
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care
solutions for those most in need. Operating in 11 states and the
District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 5 million
Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical
benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral
health services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a
mission-driven organization with more than 35 years of experience
serving low-income and chronically ill populations. AmeriHealth Caritas
is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Michigan. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
Contacts
Jawanza Keita
Tel: 267-298-5702
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