DAYTON, Ohio, April 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource, a nonprofit, Ohio-based health plan, announces the selection of CareSource University as one of Training magazine's Top 125 winners. CareSource, celebrating its seventh year on the list, was ranked 28th among this year's winners.
CareSource University began in 2004 as an innovative approach to developing employee skills and maintaining service standards. This in-house training team provides approximately 100,000 learning hours annually, from orientation to continuing education credentials to interpersonal skills and leadership development.
"We are pleased to accept this award acknowledging our commitment to ongoing development of our staff in alignment with our mission to improve the health and well-being of our members," said Jackie Smith, Vice President of CareSource University. "Our future goals include continuing to design and offer innovative learning solutions that engage staff through technology that further enhances service to members."
The 16th annual Training magazine recognition was held in Atlanta. The 52-year-old professional development magazine is written for training, human resources, and business management professionals in all industries that advocate training and workforce development as a business tool. The awards evaluate a commitment to employee training, development and results in achieving key corporate strategic goals.
About CareSource
CareSource is a leading, member-centric, regional nonprofit health plan headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. One of the nation's largest managed Medicaid plans, CareSource serves more than 1.5 million members in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
After successfully launching the Health Insurance Marketplace product in Ohio in 2014, and in Kentucky and Indiana in 2015, the company expanded its 2016 coverage area to West Virginia. CareSource has also extended its product offerings to include Medicare Advantage plans in Kentucky and Indiana.
CareSource is living its mission to make a lasting difference in its members' lives by improving their health and well-being. CareSource understands the challenges consumers face navigating the health system and works to put health care in reach for those it serves.