Youth in the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services' care have 24/7 access to virtual pediatric healthcare and at-home diagnostic devices. CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs and a Centene Corporation company, is announcing the expansion of an innovative program with Blueberry Pediatrics (Blueberry) to provide fast, virtual, pediatric care for YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois (YouthCare) members. Meridian manages the care of YouthCare members who are current and former youth in the care of the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services (DCFS) aged birth through 21. Initially started as a pilot program in March 2024, Meridian is now expanding the Blueberry program to all YouthCare members. After enrollment with the telehealth provider, each member is shipped an at-home medical kit that includes a pulse oximeter, thermometer, and a "smart" otoscope (wi-fi ear scope that sends images and videos back to the physician). With these tools, Blueberry pediatricians can effectively diagnose non-urgent illnesses remotely

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