Articles from The Columbus Organization

BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced its acquisition of the assets of Agro Transition & Consulting, LLC (Agro). Agro provides coordination and support services for individuals with special needs and disabilities in New Jersey, focusing on their transition from school to adult life. Established in 2016, Agro is dedicated to assisting individuals and families through the provision of comprehensive training, the advocacy of effective transition services, and active participation in IEP meetings to ensure efficient and seamless processes.

BLUE BELL, Pa., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced the acquisition of Diversified Resources, Inc.  (“DRI”).  DRI is a multi-capability agency serving members under the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) and regional Area Agencies on Aging, who are aging and may also have disabilities.  Established in 1999, DRI has built itself to over 5,000 covered members and has become a strong, highly regarded presence in southern Georgia counties. 

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, brain injury, and complex health concerns, today announced their selection by Vermont’s Department of Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) to provide home and community-based case management services in the state. As part of Vermont’s HCBS-COI Project, the award will enable Columbus to provide case management in Vermont for Developmental Disability Services (DDS) and the Brain Injury Program (BIP) as of October 1, 2025.

BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As The Columbus Organization continues its significant nationwide growth, the nation’s leading care coordination provider of outcomes-based care management services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced the appointment of Melissa Koontz as its Regional Vice President for Care Coordination, further expanding the company’s bench of care coordination leadership experts.

BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care management services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced the appointment of Ms. Chianti Davis to the role of Vice President, IDD Care Coordination. This senior promotion is a further testament to the growth the company has seen, necessitating dedicated leadership for care coordination in each of the targeted populations. In her new position, Ms. Davis will oversee the organization’s national footprint of Executive State Directors for IDD care coordination and will pioneer new initiatives in staff development, coaching, training, and mentoring for this team.

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, a nationally recognized provider of services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced that they have received their fifth consecutive 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with 100% compliance on all 954 CARF-designated standards. As the highest honor a care coordination company can receive, CARF’s accreditation comprises a rigorous peer review of a company’s processes and services, ensuring they are delivered with the highest quality, measurability, and accountability. The Columbus Organization’s accreditation demonstrates perfect adherence to the CARF quality standards and places the company in the top tier in the nation according to CARF adminstrators. 

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program, one of the largest federal programs dedicated to improving health quality for Medicare beneficiaries, has notified The Columbus Organization that they have again received certification for the next five years as a QIO-like entity. The program, administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is designed to permit select organizations to perform medical and quality review functions, only after demonstrating the ability to meet stringent quality, efficiency, and outcomes criteria. The program also affords states the opportunity to obtain an enhanced federal match.

BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s largest provider of care coordination services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced their selection by the Sowega Council on Aging (SCOA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to provide home and community-based case management services in Georgia. In collaboration with SCOA, Columbus will expand operations in the state, enabling older adults to achieve healthy, independent, and self-sufficient lives. With over 60,000 seniors and disabled adults across the region under the coordinated care of SCOA, Columbus will fill a significant unmet need in case management for these individuals.

BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization (Columbus), a consistent leader in clinical staffing, proudly marks a year of exceptional expansion and technological advancements. This period of strategic growth further exemplifies its Professional Clinical Staffing division's commitment to delivering unparalleled opportunities for healthcare professionals and addressing evolving needs across the nation.

BLUE BELL, Pa., May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization is pleased to announce that Senior VP of Clinical Operations, Dr. Melissa Richards, and Case Manager, Heather DuBose, will be presenting at the Independence: My Choices, My Life Conference in South Carolina hosted by Individuals Motivating People to Achieve Change Together (IMPACT SC). The statewide event provides a unique opportunity for self-advocates, parents and professionals to gather and share resources that allow individuals with disabilities to live a more independent life.

BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Columbus Organization, the nation’s largest provider of case management services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health concerns, today announced their recent approval by the New Mexico Department of Health as a Medicaid provider supporting two waivers. The company will provide both Case Management services through the Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver, as well as Community Supports Coordination (CSC) services through the Supports Waiver (SW).   This approval marks a significant new opportunity for Columbus and enables the company to extend its innovative, person-centered planning approach to potentially thousands of individuals in New Mexico. As a pioneer in the industry, Columbus’ multi-faceted ACCOMPLISH® solution has revolutionized care coordination by leveraging its state-of-the-art data analytics platform, ACHIEVE Analytics®, to drive improved outcomes for the individuals served.