Steve Ford

As we continue to navigate the #COVID19 public health emergency, please know this: We’re here for you. We’ve got you covered. “A Message from Virginia Medicaid” youtu.be/PpVING1wWwc

This week we launched Virginia’s Cardinal Care Managed Care program, a landmark initiative that will deliver best-in-class Medicaid services for nearly 2 million Virginians by providing: ✅ Driving innovation with a focus on measurable quality and outcomes ✅ Safeguarding taxpayer dollars through tighter limits on managed-care profits ✅ Expanding data analytics to monitor compliance and boost oversight and accountability ✅ Integrating behavioral health as part of our Right Help, Right Now transformation plan for full mental health access ✅ Streamlining administrative and payment processes to strengthen provider capacity ✅ Providing dedicated health plans and services for children and youth in foster care Cardinal Care puts Virginians first with improved services, better outcomes, and responsible stewardship.

On Monday, February 3, Governor Youngkin, DMAS, and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services celebrated the amazing work done to provide quality care for Virginians with developmental disabilities.

Today and yesterday, DMAS staff attended the 2024 HHS Boot Camp where we were able to highlight our mission, commitment and work to Virginia Medicaid. It was a great way for myself and fellow ELT staff to speak with legislators on updates within Medicaid programs!

Yesterday, DMAS held its agencywide meeting, coinciding with the 59th birthday of Medicaid and Medicare. It was a pleasure catching up with staff members who make DMAS what it is today and getting to introduce our new Secretary of Health & Human Resources, @janetvkelly!

The DMAS team presented to the House Health and Human Services Committee this week. It was a great opportunity to talk about the work we do to improve the health and wellness of our Medicaid members and to share our vision for the future! #VaGeneralAssembly

Last week, DMAS hosted its first in a series of regional provider summits in Abingdon, VA. This was an opportunity to hear from the southwest provider community about their interests and concerns, and share more about Virginia Medicaid initiatives. Thank you to all who attended!

I am excited to join 5 incredible Medicaid Directors in this year's Medicaid Leadership Institute cohort. Participating in this program will be invaluable in my capacity to better serve Virginians, and I'm grateful to have been selected.

DMAS and @VirginiaDBHDS recently joined the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast to talk about the importance of inter-agency collaboration to better serve our members. Listen now! chcs.org/resource/align…

Providers! 🩺 Join us for a town hall about Medicaid renewals and redeterminations. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to help your patients stay covered this year! bit.ly/UnwindingTownh…

‼️ Attention Virginia Medicaid Providers! 📢 Join Virginia Medicaid and the Department of Social Services for a town hall sharing all the information you need to help your patients renew their coverage this year. Register at: bit.ly/UnwindingTownh…

Thanks to Michael Cook and Maureen Hollowell for your service on the Board of Medical Assistance Services!

Thanks to our many partners for their participation in the recent Safe Sleep education and resources event at Petersburg YMCA. It's important that your baby has a safe place to sleep. #PartnershipForPetersburg

Great to see my friends at the Crimson Clinic, where Petersburg students have access to behavioral health services, prescriptions and other primary care. Looking forward to our continued partnership with @CVHSInc. #PartnershipForPetersburg

I had a great visit at @dailyplanetrva on Saturday. CEO Anita Bennett and her team are doing fabulous work on behalf of homeless and low-income Virginians. Thank you for all you do!

Had a great visit at @dailyplanetrva on Saturday. CEO Anita Bennett and her team are doing fabulous work on behalf of homeless and low-income Virginians.

@GovernorVA and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin were in Petersburg today to donate the Governor's 4th Q salary to @PathwaysVA. #PartnershipForPetersburg

Excited to be part of the Conexus Mobile Vision event today at Lakemont Elementary School in Petersburg with the Mayor and representatives from the Virginia Secretary of HHR, United Healthcare and Conexus.

Dr. Alyssa Ward, Virginia Medicaid's Behavioral Health Clinical Director, did an excellent job in her panel presentation on child and adolescent mental health this week at the National Association of Medicaid Directors conference. #NAMD #Medicaid

Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, John Littel, got his flu shot this morning in Petersburg! Virginia Medicaid participated in the Thanksgiving Drive and Resources Event as part of @GovernorVA’s #PartnershipForPetersburg. Get your #FluShot today! 💪