Ohio Healthcare Services Government Contracts

Ohio invests $28+ billion in Medicaid spending annually through agencies like the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Medicaid. Ohio operates a managed care Medicaid model. Ohio Medicaid operates through managed care plans. Strong focus on opioid crisis response and behavioral health. Major healthcare programs include Ohio Medicaid Managed Care, Healthy Start (CHIP), MyCare Ohio (dual eligible). Professional licensing is managed by the State Medical Board of Ohio.

• Valid Ohio professional license from State Medical Board of Ohio
• Enrollment with Ohio Department of Medicaid
• Medicare provider enrollment (if applicable)
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
• HIPAA compliance program and staff training
• Background checks for all patient-facing staff
• Required: Ohio professional license, Medicaid provider enrollment

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  Register with Ohio Department of Medicaid at https://medicaid.ohio.gov/
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  Obtain licenses through State Medical Board of Ohio
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  Pursue certifications: Managed care experience, SUD treatment certification
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  Target key agencies: Ohio Dept of Medicaid, Ohio Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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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 Ohio Medicaid Managed Care opportunities

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

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