Provider and Payer Partnerships Making a Positive Impact on Health Outcomes
In this blog, we will look at some of the recent partnerships that have sprung up in the healthcare world and how these partnerships are helping to improve health outcomes.
Healthcare Providers
Value-based Care Startup Powering In-Home and Virtual Care for Seniors
Value-based care platform Vytalize Health has landed $53 million in series B funding to power its virtual and in-home primary care offerings for seniors.
2023 Medicare Advantage Part D Rate Gets 8.5% Revenue Hike
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.
Using Federal Funds to Address Social Determinants of Health
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.
Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program in North Carolina Receives $650 Million in Funds
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.
Technology Bringing Social Determinants of Health to the Forefront
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
AMA Presses Congress to Update Medicare Physician Payment System
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.
California DHCS Issues RFP for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, But Some Deals Have Already Been Made
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 Announces Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule for 2023
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 Launches Direct Care Worker Equity Institute
PHI has launched the Direct Care Worker Equity Institute to address the systemic inequities and profound disparities facing direct care workers through various initiatives.