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Professional Notes
Capital Health Plan (CHP) is working to lower the number of uninsured area residents by offering new coverage plans focused on those who are currently uninsured, unemployed, between jobs, or self-employed. The CHP individual and family plans are affordable and offer comprehensive benefits important to safeguard against the potentially high cost of health care. This is especially critical, as more than 40,000 area residents under 65 are uninsured.
“CHP has received tremendous support for many years from members who have joined through their employer or through their eligibility for Medicare,” said John Hogan, CEO of Capital Health Plan. “We are delighted to offer new options for Capital Health Plan coverage at an affordable premium to individuals and families in our area who are struggling with health care costs and access to care.” CHP’s new individual and family plans will offer a wide range of options – each providing comprehensive medical coverage including primary care and specialist services, inpatient and outpatient care, pharmacy, mental health and behavioral health services, maternity and newborn care and X-ray, vision and lab services. Additionally, members will have access to the Physician Group of Capital Health Plan located at CHP’s three exclusive health centers.
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“We wanted to create plans that helped families gain the important healthcare coverage they need. We look toward working with other local community partners to ultimately reduce the level of uninsured in the community we serve,” Hogan said.
Enrollment began November 1 for those who are eligible. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.com/individuals-families or call 850-523-7220.
On December 2, 2021, HCA Healthcare announced their donation of $1.5 million to Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Allied Health Sciences to strengthen students’ pathways from undergraduate to graduate to management careers in the healthcare industry.
The partnership is part of HCA Healthcare’s broader commitment announced earlier in 2021 to give $10 million over the next three years to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in order to advance diversity in healthcare. “Through Capital Regional Medical Center and HCA Healthcare’s Tallahassee-based North Florida Division, the health system has a long history of collaboration with FAMU,” said Chuck Hall, Group President of HCA Healthcare. “This partnership strengthens our relationship with a leading university, provides exciting healthcare career opportunities for FAMU students, and helps advance diversity in healthcare.”
The partnership between HCA Healthcare and FAMU will help support increased undergraduate and graduate student enrollment in the School of Allied Health Sciences, with funding directed toward scholarships and internships to support the next generation of healthcare leaders. Additionally, the funding will support the building and operations of the School of Allied Health Sciences Simulation Lab that will be named the HCA Florida Healthcare Simulation Lab.
“We are excited to announce this partnership with FAMU to further our commitment to advancing diversity in healthcare,” said Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer of HCA Healthcare. “This partnership demonstrates our continued efforts in developing a diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals and future leaders which allows us to continue to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.”
HCA Healthcare affiliate, Capital Regional Medical Center, and FAMU have a long history of collaboration through leadership involvement in the university’s advisory boards and placement of students in clinical rotations and healthcare career pathways.
“The ongoing pandemic reminds us daily of the crucial importance of providing an adequate pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals,” said Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “This timely and generous partnership allows us to train more students who will join the frontlines of those fighting to protect America’s health. We thank HCA Healthcare for its leadership and vision.”
