'Ohana Health Plan and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Extend Partnership to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes

The $500,000 cumulative capital investment provides an all-inclusive maternal and child health program

, /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan, a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Hawaii and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), today announced an additional $300,000 investment to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB Hawaii). The funding will expand 'Ohana Health Plan's "Mana 'Ohana" partnership program with HMHB Hawaii.

Mana 'Ohana is an all-inclusive maternal and child health program that addresses key supportive elements that are directly beneficial to women members, pregnant members, and young families. The program is a community-based, person-centered, midwifery-led model of care that offers 'Ohana Health Plan members a holistic perinatal care experience. Mana 'Ohana brings social and clinical support services where people need them.

"In the first year, more than 40 percent of our pregnant population received services through 'Mana 'Ohana.' We saw an increase in prenatal and postpartum care and a decrease in neonatal intensive care unit costs," said Kari Shintaku, Vice President of Population Health and Quality Improvement at 'Ohana Health Plan. "We are excited to continue our partnership with HMHB Hawaii and remain committed to leveraging their community presence and reach through mobile clinics to find and facilitate care for our most vulnerable 'Ohana moms and their families."

The program offers 'Ohana Health Plan members exclusive access to a broad-based program designed to screen, triage, and support women and their newborns throughout the critical perinatal period. It provides culturally anchored and responsive outreach and services that meet members where they are.

"'Ohana Health Plan exemplifies the power of strong community partnerships and strategic investments in maternal and child health," said Sunny Chen, Chief Executive Officer of HMHB Hawaii. "Through Mana 'Ohana, we are expanding access to culturally responsive, person-centered care that improves outcomes for Hawaii's mothers and babies. Together, we are redefining what health plans and community organizations can achieve."

About 'Ohana Health Plan
'Ohana Health Plan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families – from keiki to kupuna – and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare) across the state. 'Ohana Health Plan is a Centene Corporation company, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, please visit www.ohanahealthplan.com.

SOURCE Centene Corporation