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March 18, 2024
MetaStar Makes the Difference in URAC Accreditation
On the Mission page of the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) website, President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD, declares “At URAC, we seek to inspire health organizations and communities to deliver a higher level of care.” The page goes on to say that URAC knows “equity and inclusion can be improved. It’s our intention to...
January 30, 2024
Jail Re-entry Coordinators: Providing Hope in the Heartland
MetaStar has a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA, to work with a coalition in Sauk County to reduce opioid overdoses. As part of MetaStar’s grant funding, the team worked with a local agency to create a position for a jail re-entry coordinator. This position was created because for people with...
December 26, 2023
Celebrating 50 Years by Giving Back
2023 marked MetaStar’s 50th anniversary, a significant milestone that we celebrated with gratitude and a commitment to giving back. As we reflect on five decades of pursuing our vision of optimal health for all, our dedication to the well-being of our communities takes center stage. This anniversary year has been more than a celebration –...
October 30, 2023
Going to the head of the CLAS
How we can improve health equity with culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) Everyone deserves quality healthcare services. CLAS standards can help tailor care to the patient’s unique needs and help them feel included in their care. If we all do our part, we can move health equity straight to the head of the CLAS!...
September 13, 2023
Shining a Light on Stigma and Substance Use Disorder
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance to educate Americans that appropriate treatment and mental health services can help those with substance use disorder (SUD) live healthier lives. Sadly, this ideal remains difficult to achieve because of bias in how we view addiction in this country. At MetaStar, we’ve identified stigma as a primary...