ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2014-- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that its Start Smart For Your Baby® Texting Program was awarded the Children's Health Award by the Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). The Best Practices Awards honor Medicaid health plans for their exemplary programs which have improved the health of Medicaid enrollees by ensuring high-quality care. 

Although certain providers are not eligible for Meaningful Use incentives, stakeholders are working to incorporate their data for a more accurate patient picture.

In a major win for telehealth advocates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized a rule adding seven new telemedicine billing codes to the 2015 Medicare physician fee schedule, reports Politico.

Mobile apps have evolved to highly personal tools helping tailor treatment and prevention for numerous conditions.

What patients do and don't do should be considered in programs designed to improve care and patient outcomes, according to a report from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Nurses Association in collaboration with other professional organizations.

The recognition week continues to grow with greater awareness among stakeholders, including legislators, of health IT challenges.

The venerable company has launched an impressive effort in the healthcare field.

The fourth annual forum brought together an insightful group of speakers addressing care in and outside of the care delivery system.