Nashville, Tenn. July 23, 2024 — Wayspring, known for its value-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, announces its groundbreaking entry into Iowa through a collaborative effort with Wellpoint Iowa. This strategic partnership introduces the SUD Home program to Iowa, bringing the state a new dimension of comprehensive, value-based care.  

The SUD Home program by Wayspring is tailored to address the multifaceted nature of SUD. The success of SUD Home lies in Wayspring’s whole-person approach, which blends clinical excellence with a deep understanding of the social determinants of health (SDoH), ensuring a well-rounded approach to recovery. With this expansion into Iowa, Wayspring is set to redefine SUD care, bringing hope and real solutions to those in need.  

Wellpoint helps improve health care access and quality for 240,000 Iowa residents who participate in the state’s Medicaid programs. Eligible Wellpoint members can benefit from a transformative SUD care approach, centered around a dedicated Wayspring care team. This team is committed to meeting members where they are and crafting individualized care plans that address each person’s unique needs on their road to recovery. The approach involves connecting members to the Wayspring Clinic for comprehensive SUD treatment and essential healthcare services if they need it, as well as care coordination and community-based support. Wayspring works with members to gain access to a broad spectrum of resources, including housing, transportation, nutritional support, legal services, mobile phones, and more.   

Carter Paine, CEO of Wayspring, speaks on the partnership’s potential, “Entering Iowa with the SUD Home program is a milestone for Wayspring. This partnership with Wellpoint is more than just a geographical expansion; it’s about bringing a proven, compassionate care model to a new community and making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use challenges.”  

“Wellpoint is committed to improving access to quality substance use disorder treatments and community support resources that help promote lifelong recovery, ” Wellpoint Iowa President, Teresa Hursey, said. “We are proud to partner with Wayspring and we are excited to see the positive changes this program will bring to our members and the broader community.”  

The partnership between Wayspring and Wellpoint is poised to impact Iowa significantly, addressing the complex challenges of SUD with a model that has already shown promising results in other states. This collaboration signifies a leap forward in the fight against substance use challenges, setting a precedent for innovative care delivery.  

For more information about the SUD Home program available in Iowa and to check eligibility, please visit wayspring.com.  

 
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About Wayspring   

Wayspring is a value-based healthcare organization that provides medical, behavioral health, and social support services to people with complex needs. With a focus on people living with substance use disorder, Wayspring utilizes a comprehensive and longitudinal model that incorporates targeted member outreach, strategic provider partnerships, community-based peer support, and delivery of clinical services. Through this unique approach, Wayspring produces increased adherence to evidence-based medicine, decreased healthcare waste, and improved health outcomes. For more information, please visit wayspring.com.   

About Wellpoint  

Wellpoint, an Elevance Health Company, helps improve health care access and quality for 240,000 Iowa residents who participate in the state’s Medicaid programs. Wellpoint serves Iowans by developing and delivering innovative care management programs and services. Wellpoint Iowa members are assured care that is not only accessible, but also accountable, comprehensive, integrated and patient-centered. It provides ongoing community relations and outreach to encourage members to become active participants in their health care. For more information about Wellpoint, please visit Wellpoint.