Superior HealthPlan Expands Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas for Enhanced Child Healthcare

Expansion of Superior HealthPlan’s Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas

Superior HealthPlan, a managed care organization based in Austin and affiliated with Centene, announces a significant expansion of its Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas. The latest additions, CommUnityCare Health Centers and Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics, achieve this prestigious designation, marking a milestone as the first providers recognized in the Austin area. This initiative is part of Superior HealthPlan’s ongoing commitment to improve healthcare access and quality for children and youth in foster care, ensuring they receive the specialized care they need.

The Foster Care Center of Excellence program, initiated in 2017, is designed to enhance the care for members of the STAR Health Medicaid program. To qualify, providers must meet over 30 specific criteria that focus on quality improvement and service delivery. Dr. Susan Mills, Senior Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Operations at Superior, underscores the organization’s dedication to ensuring that foster children receive comprehensive healthcare services. The designation of these two new centers exemplifies Superior's strategic approach to building a robust network of healthcare providers dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by children in foster care.

CommUnityCare Health Centers, managed by CEO Nicholas Yagoda, operates over 30 federally qualified health centers across Central Texas, providing primary, dental, and behavioral health services irrespective of patients' insurance coverage. Yagoda emphasizes the necessity of consistent, high-quality care for foster youth, who often confront complex health challenges. Likewise, Dr. Alefiyah Malbari from Dell Children's Medical Group expresses pride in their designation, reiterating their commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare and support services tailored to the needs of foster children. The expansion of the Foster Care Centers of Excellence not only enhances Superior’s capacity to provide coordinated care but also reflects a collaborative effort to dismantle barriers to healthcare access for families and caregivers in Central Texas.

In addition to the new designations, this expansion highlights the broader objectives of Superior HealthPlan in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The collaborative approach taken by the newly appointed centers illustrates the importance of community health partnerships in addressing the unique needs of foster children. As Superior continues to grow its network, the emphasis remains on delivering quality care that supports the well-being of these children, ensuring they have the resources necessary for a healthier future.