The Fidelis Care Blog

Earlier this month Fidelis Care notified providers that, pursuant to the regulatory requirements defined in Article 44 of the New York State Public Health Law for all Managed Care Organizations, it was implementing a change to its appeals process by requiring the submission of written member consent.

Wellcare and Conversio Health have partnered together to bring providers a comprehensive COPD condition management program to support managing high-risk patients with chronic respiratory conditions—target patient population includes members with a history of ED visits or hospitalizations.

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease affecting almost one in three people. Clinical guidelines recommend that all people with diabetes have routine tests to detect kidney disease. However, less than half get the needed tests. 

Health often takes a backseat for women. Preventive screenings are an important way to stay healthy. Breast cancer caught at its earliest stage has a survival rate of over 99%. Hypertension can silently damage your body for years before revealing itself through a heart attack or stroke.

The Asian American Cultural Alliance, Inc. (AACA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, uplifting immigrant voices, and building bridges through community engagement. I launched AACA alongside two co-founders: Yang Qu, who leads our efforts in mental health awareness, and Yi Li, a dance studio owner who brought creative energy to the organization’s early vision. Together, we created a space where cultural heritage and community well-being are inextricably linked.