Vaya Health is a public managed care organization founded in 1972 that operates across North Carolina, with a particular focus on the western region of the state. The organization integrates physical and behavioral health services for individuals with mental health needs, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It manages Medicaid and other funding streams to connect people with appropriate healthcare services.
The organization pioneered a community-based approach to care that emphasizes placing individuals at the center of service delivery. Its provider network encompasses over 23,000 provider offices and 60,000 clinicians throughout North Carolina, reflecting the scale of its managed care operations in the region.
Vaya Health works at the intersection of healthcare and managed care, coordinating services across multiple specialized domains including mental health treatment, substance use disorder recovery, I/DD support, and TBI rehabilitation. The organization's model is built around managing public funds to ensure access to integrated care for the populations it serves.
