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Centene (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise, has announced its participation in the Bank of America 2024 Global Healthcare Conference in London. The company is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:50 am EDT / 10:50 am BST.

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available simultaneously at the provided link. For those unable to attend in real-time, a webcast replay will be accessible on Centene's official website, www.centene.com, under the Investors section following the presentation.

This event provides an opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Centene's strategies, performance, and outlook within the global healthcare landscape.

WellCare of North Carolina, a Medicaid health plan and Centene (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary, has donated $100,000 to support Camp HOPE America across nine Family Justice Centers in North Carolina. The funds will aid a week-long overnight camp for youth affected by domestic violence and trauma. This donation is part of WellCare's ongoing community support initiatives, which include a $1.95 million investment in The Umbrella Center and support for The Hope Center at Pullen's Effective Communication and Life Skills Workshop. WellCare has also implemented a microgrant program with Communities in Schools of North Carolina to enhance family engagement in high-risk areas.

Centene 's Iowa subsidiary, Iowa Total Care, has been awarded a four-year contract by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to continue providing Medicaid managed care services under the Iowa Health Link program. The contract, set to begin on July 1, 2025, with a possible two-year extension, covers Iowa Medicaid, the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, and Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki).

Iowa Total Care will continue serving over 218,600 members across 99 counties, offering coordinated physical, behavioral, and long-term care. The new contract includes an expansion of home and community-based services. Iowa Total Care is one of three managed care organizations selected for this program.

Centene (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise, has announced its participation in the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference. The company is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 4 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation through a provided link. For those unable to attend the live event, a webcast replay will be made available on Centene's official website, www.centene.com, in the Investors section following the presentation.

This conference appearance provides an opportunity for Centene to showcase its commitment to helping people live healthier lives and to engage with investors and industry professionals.

AcariaHealth, a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has announced the relocation of its Homescripts pharmacy to a new 33,000 square foot facility in Shelby Township, Michigan. This move emphasizes AcariaHealth's commitment to enhancing patient care, empowering employees, and engaging with the community. Homescripts specializes in free goods programs for patients with complex medical conditions, offering services such as Patient Assistance, Bridge, Interim, and Replacement to overcome medication adherence barriers.

The new facility will provide ample space for business and pharmacy operations, supporting patients with conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and myasthenia gravis. This relocation is part of AcariaHealth's strategy to transform lives through compassionate care and innovative services, while also allowing for future growth and expansion to meet patient and client needs.

L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net have announced a $90 million commitment over five years to launch two innovative healthcare programs for those experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. The initiative includes:

1. The L.A. County Field Medicine Program ($60 million): Delivers preventive and urgent healthcare, chronic disease management, and social services to members in their lived environments.

2. The Skid Row Care Collaborative ($30 million): Provides enhanced services and additional facilities on Skid Row, including a new health campus.

These programs aim to assist approximately 85,000 Angelenos, addressing the complex healthcare needs of the unhoused population. The funding is part of California's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP), with L.A. Care contributing 70% and Health Net 30% of the total investment.

Centene (NYSE: CNC) has appointed Thomas R. Greco to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2024. This expands the board to 11 members, with Greco's term running through the 2025 annual meeting. Greco, a seasoned executive with over 40 years of public company leadership, most recently served as President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he spent three decades at PepsiCo, eventually becoming CEO of Frito-Lay North America in 2011.

Centene CEO Sarah M. London highlighted Greco's expertise in consumer marketing as valuable for transforming the health of 28.5 million Americans. Greco currently serves on the boards of Tapestry, Inc., Sabra Dipping Company , and the American Heart Association. He expressed enthusiasm for Centene's commitment to helping members live healthier lives.

Superior HealthPlan, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has awarded $24,000 in grants to 12 nonprofits and providers across Texas through its quarterly community and provider grant program. The funding aims to address the needs of low-income neighborhoods and communities in Texas. Recipients include organizations focusing on health awareness, education, housing support, literacy, vocational training, and healthcare services.

Since 2020, Superior has provided more than $600,000 in funding to over 200 community partners and providers through this program. The grants address non-medical drivers of health such as food insecurity, economic stability, housing, education, and other critical needs affecting overall health and well-being. The next application deadline for the Superior HealthPlan Grant Program is September 30.

The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is hosting its California Leadership Fellowship Program at the Sacramento Institute, supported by Centene Foundation and Centene/Health Net. The year-long executive training program aims to uplift Hispanic physicians and improve American healthcare. The Sacramento Institute will connect fellows with key stakeholders to enhance their understanding of healthcare leadership pathways.

NHHF and Centene will host a reception on August 13, 2024, to honor the CA Fellowship Class of 2024, recognizing Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, MD, and Suzan Murin, MD. The event will take place at the Centene/Health Net Sacramento Campus. The press release lists ten distinguished physicians who are part of the NHHF California Leadership Fellows Class of 2024, representing various medical specialties and institutions across California.