Social determinants of health impact health outcomes. In this blog, we will take a deeper look at how federal funds are being used to encourage incorporation of social determinants of health into care plans.
North Carolina is providing $650 million in funding for the launch of a new Medicaid pilot program, Healthy Opportunities, which will reimburse social service provider organizations for interventions that address social determinants of health.
Social determinants of health have a large impact on health outcomes. In this blog, we will take a deeper look at recent advancements and how states are shifting their thought processes to include social determinants of health
The American Medical Association (AMA) urged Congress to update the Medicare physician payment system to include a stable annual payment rate that keeps up with inflation and practice costs.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released Request for Proposal, for the Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (MCP) procurement, but some deals have already been worked out.
CMS is issuing a proposed rule to lower out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs and improve consumer protections, and improve health equity in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D.
PHI has launched the Direct Care Worker Equity Institute to address the systemic inequities and profound disparities facing direct care workers through various initiatives.
The California Department of Health Care Services released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its commercial Medi-Cal managed care plan (MCP) contracts.
CalAIM focuses on whole-person care and integrating social services through Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports
CMS approved a five-year extension of its Medicaid managed care section 1915(b) waiver, which was renamed California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). The program focuses more on whole-person care and integrating social services.