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MHPA Member Webinar Health Plans Strengthen CFWS 2025

On-Demand Webinar: How Health Plans Can Strengthen the Child and Family Welfare System

The Medicaid market for health plans serving children in foster care and those with complex needs is increasingly competitive. As the needs of children grow more complex, state expectations continue to rise. Health plans are under immense pressure to provide comprehensive physical and mental healthcare for children who have experienced trauma and may be involved in the child welfare system.

Watch this engaging panel discussion with industry experts who share insights on how managed care can play a transformative role in the child welfare system and better serve vulnerable children.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The evolving Medicaid landscape for child welfare programs
  • Strategies for providing high-quality healthcare for children in foster care
  • Addressing trauma-informed care within managed care organizations
  • Best practices for collaboration between health plans and child welfare agencies
  • Policy and regulatory considerations impacting child and family well-being
Speakers:
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Cheryl Fisher
VP of Business Development, Foster Care and Child Welfare Programs Centene

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Scott Lundy
CEO
Arrow Child and Family Ministries

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Karen McLeod
President & CEO
Benchmarks

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Katie Renner Olse
Senior Director, Child and Family Well-Being

Sellers Dorsey