10/12/2026

Join the UnitedHealthcare Medicaid Provider Advisory Council

Partner with UHC to advance health equity, quality, and outcomes for Ohio Medicaid members.

About the Council

The UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicaid Provider Advisory Council brings together Ohio providers to collaborate on quality improvement, health equity initiatives, and care delivery transformation across the Medicaid population.

Council Focus Areas

• Advance health equity and reduce disparities in care
• Identify and reduce barriers to care for Medicaid members
• Review and improve performance on clinical quality metrics (HEDIS®, state measures, PIPs)
• Support continuity and coordination of medical and behavioral health care
• Review nationally endorsed Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvement opportunities
• Review provider satisfaction results and suggest enhancements
• Share updates on coverage changes and UHC initiatives
  
  

Meeting Details

• Virtual meetings – approximately 90 minutes
• On average. three (3) meetings per year (April, August, and November annually)
• Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
• Stipend: a stipend is paid to providers for attendance at every meeting (ask for details) 
  
  

Why Participate?

• Influence Ohio Medicaid policy and quality initiatives
• Collaborate with peers and UHC clinical leadership
• Share frontline expertise to drive meaningful change
• Support better outcomes for patients and communities

Interested in Learning More?

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio would be honored to have you consider serving on the Provider Advisory Council. If interested, please contact:

Dr. Marc Richards, DO, MBA, CHCQM®, PMP®
Medical Director
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio, Inc.
Email: marc.richards@uhc.com