With men, diabetes increases the risk for heart disease two-to threefold. Data also show that women with diabetes are more likely than men with the disease to have poor blood glucose control, be obese, and have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. governmentâs principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Provider Information. The Health Care Authority is working with Amerigroup, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care Corporation, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc., and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to provide coverage to Basic Health members and Healthy Options clients beginning July 1.