Georgia’s WellCare In-sourcing All Behavioral Health Services

Circle Connections: Policy & Regulatory Updates WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced that as of January 1, 2013, it has integrated all behavioral health services for WellCare Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members in Georgia. In-sourcing of WellCare's behavioral health services, including those addressing mental health and substance abuse, and physical health care services will promote improved patient care, better clinical outcomes, and enhanced cost management by integrating medical and behavioral care at the plan level and in the community. This was reported by MarketWatch on January 16, 2013. Contact information: Crystal Warwell Walker, Media contact, WellCare Health Plans . . .