Since the late 1970s, AHS' overall goal has been the promotion of health. The pursuit of this goal has been manifested in the development, implementation, and management of quality EPSDT programs for Medicaid eligible infants, children, and adolescents. Over two million children under the age of 21 have received comprehensive preventive health services through the programs we have administered in six states.

Encompassing all the elements of a complete EPSDT program (see Exhibit 2), our effort in Pennsylvania produced the model used for all of our EPSDT administration contracts and has been our largest EPSDT endeavor. Contracting for these activities with multiple states since 1980, we have developed a system that coordinates all aspects of the program and centralizes operations by establishing a sole point of contact for all Medicaid consumers, agencies and providers. Utilizing cutting edge computer systems and applications and state-of-the-art telemarketing-marketing capabilities, including statewide toll-free hotlines for consumers and providers, eligible families are contacted, educated about the program, and linked with a participating provider. AHS assists in scheduling appointments and transportation, and helps in identifying and linking consumers with follow-up care, as needed.