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CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE VACCINE EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS
Anthem is committed to improving the health of communities by doing all we can to ensure those who want to receive the vaccine can get it. We’re taking measures to help remove obstacles to the potentially lifesaving shot for people with disabilities and older adults.
PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH LIFECHANGING HEALTHCARE RESOURCES THROUGH A HUMAN AND DIGITAL TOUCH
Making a personal connection with our consumers and assessing their whole health is a critical step in Anthem’s mission to improve lives.
EXPLORING THE STATE OF OUR NATION’S MENTAL HEALTH: IF NEED IS GREATER, WHY ARE DIAGNOSES DOWN?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, four in ten American adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, up from one in 10 in 2019. However, an analysis of 2020 member data shows that there was little change in the rate of behavioral health diagnoses. What accounts for this discrepancy?
EXPLORING THE STATE OF OUR NATION’S MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT PROVIDERS ARE SAYING
Over the past year, we have come to understand many of the physical health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the mental and behavioral health implications are less clear, it is evident that the pandemic has taken—and will continue to take—a toll on individuals’ health and well-being.
3 QUESTIONS ABOUT: A BARBERSHOP ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Anthem is committed to our important role to support community health and ensure access to care. That’s why we partnered with owner Gaulien “Gee” Smith more than a year ago to support the opening of Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic in his barbershop, offering health checks and support services.
REDUCING RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH
Improving maternal health outcomes is crucial to improving women’s overall health, and our new research suggests racial disparities impact women of color across all socio-economic levels.
3 QUESTIONS ABOUT: CHILDHOOD FOOD INSECURITY
In the premiere of our video series, 3 Questions About, Kimberly Montez, MD, MPH, FAAP, pediatrician and co-author of the Anthem Foundation sponsored report on childhood food insecurity, shares the importance of addressing childhood food insecurity among our most vulnerable communities.
SCREENING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE WHOLE HEALTH
Online screening for mental health concerns during this time has become especially important due to a decrease of in-person visits and inadequate access to care for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured.
