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Centene Corporation provides multiline managed care programs and related services in the United States. It offers Medicaid and Medicaid-related programs to organizations and individuals through government subsidized programs, including Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and the State Childrens Health Insurance Program. These programs provide primary and specialty physician care, after hours nurse advice line, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, transportation assistance, emergency and urgent care, health status calls to coordinate care, prenatal care, and vision care services. It also offers laboratory and x-ray services, dental care, home health and durable medical equipment, immunizations, behavioral health and substance abuse services, and prescriptions and limited over-the-counter drugs. The company also provides specialty services, including nurse triage and treatment compliance to healthcare organizations. In addition, it offers education and outreach programs to inform and assist members in accessing healthcare services. The company provides health plans and specialty services in Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin; and free-standing programs in Arizona, California, and Colorado. Centene was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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