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Ep. 23: Business Enterprise Program: Breaking the Barrier
January 14, 2021

Byron Dennis and Rich Dudley, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Best Foot Forward discuss the benefits of the BEP program.  As a participant in the program Best Foot Forward reflects on how the program has given them access to large managed care organizations and more business opportunities.

Guest presenter(s):  Byron Dennis and Rich Dudley, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Best Foot

Ep. 22: Managing Member Care
January 12, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of keeping Medicaid members up to date on healthcare developments. However, maintaining member current contact data can be challenging.  Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Organizations regularly partner with companies and community organizations to help find the hard-to-reach Medicaid members. Listen as Byron Dennis and Rich Dudley, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Best Foot Forward discuss some of the common challenges in reaching Medicaid members.  

Guest presenter(s):  Byron Dennis and Rich Dudley, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Best Foot

Ep. 21: The Impact of Social Isolation & Loneliness on Physical Health
January 12, 2021

During the pandemic millions of Americans faced social isolation and loneliness. Not only do these factors impact mental health they also have serious physical health implications including stroke, dementia and pre-mature death. Listen as the panel discusses the barriers and ways to address the individual needs of Medicaid members.

Guest presenter(s):  Annette Morrison, Sr. Information Specialist & Caregiver Advisor Supervisor, CCSI Case Coordination
                                  Marsha Johnson, Director of CCU Services for CCSI-Case Coordination, LLC,
                                  Jessica Grabowski, Executive Director of Coordinated Care Alliance

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