Healthlink211 Case Study

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October 23-24, HealthLink211’s Program Manager, Jody Gold had the privilege to attend Hacking Medicaid hackathon in Colorado Springs. Attendees came together to solve the complex challenge of finding new solutions to Medicaid, including patient engagement, care coordination, behavioral health/integrated care, and more.

Hacking Medicaid and its attendees all share a core belief that we work better when we work together. This is the foundation of which HealthLink211 was created. The opportunity to meet and work with like minded people is an honor.

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