Nebraska Healthcare Services Government Contracts

Nebraska invests $3.2 billion in Medicaid spending annually through agencies like the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care. Nebraska operates a managed care Medicaid model. Heritage Health managed care program covers most Medicaid beneficiaries. Expansion implemented through Heritage Health Adult. Major healthcare programs include Heritage Health, Heritage Health Adult, Children's Health Insurance Program. Professional licensing is managed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Licensure Unit.

• Valid Nebraska professional license from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Licensure Unit
• Enrollment with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care
• Medicare provider enrollment (if applicable)
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
• HIPAA compliance program and staff training
• Background checks for all patient-facing staff
• Required: Nebraska professional license, Medicaid provider enrollment

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  Register with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care at https://dhhs.ne.gov/medicaid
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  Obtain licenses through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Licensure Unit
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  Pursue certifications: Managed care experience, Rural health experience
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  Target key agencies: NE DHHS, Heritage Health MCOs
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  Develop telehealth capabilities for expanded reach
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  Build relationships with state health department program managers
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  Consider subcontracting with established healthcare systems
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  Focus on Heritage Health opportunities

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• State Health Departments
• State Medicaid Agencies

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