Highmark Health Options Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Committed Mission to Community-Centric Healthcare

Strategic Insights -

Highmark Health Options (HHO) has marked its 10-year anniversary by reaffirming its mission to provide holistic, community-based care to its nearly 120,000 members across the state of Delaware. From its humble beginnings with 100 employees in 2015 to its current workforce of over 300 Delawareans, HHO has invested heavily in high-impact, locally tailored programs to address underlying health-related social needs and improve health outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • HHO has grown from 100 employees in 2015 to over 300 Delawareans, serving nearly 120,000 members, many with complex health care challenges.
  • The organization has invested in high-impact, locally tailored programs to improve health outcomes and address underlying health-related social needs, such as food and housing insecurity.
  • Health-related social needs account for up to 80% of a person's health, highlighting the critical role of addressing these needs in delivering effective care.
  • HHO has achieved notable success, ranking in the 95th percentile nationally for prenatal and postpartum visit adherence.
  • The organization has also launched an annual Health Equity Fund to invest in local community organizations and nonprofits driving solutions across the state.
  • HHO has taken a leading role in aligning health care with the state's "Food is Medicine" initiative, expanding access to nutrition-based interventions for members managing chronic conditions.

Statistics:

  • HHO has grown its workforce from 100 employees in 2015 to over 300 Delawareans.
  • The organization serves nearly 120,000 members across the state of Delaware.
  • Health-related social needs account for up to 80% of a person's health.
  • HHO has achieved a 95th percentile ranking nationally for prenatal and postpartum visit adherence.
  • The annual Health Equity Fund will invest in local community organizations and nonprofits driving solutions across the state.
  • Over 25,000 Delawareans retained Medicaid coverage following the 2023-2024 redetermination period, thanks to a recent campaign with Wilmington-based Network Connect.

Sources:

  • Highmark Health Options
  • Wilmington, Delaware, June 25.