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Who you are matters to your health. At Bronson healthcare, we have created a series of videos that defines and explains some of the common social demographic terms that have been associated with heightened emotions and social tensions. These videos explain why we are asking these questions, why they matter to your health and what we will be doing with the information. Equity requires us to have the information and skills necessary to see, talk and do differently. Building trust requires accountability rooted in empathy and uncomfortable conversations rooted in justice. So proud to work for an organization committed to being part of the hard conversations and changes necessary for a more just and equitable healthcare system. Together, we will advance the health of our communities.

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Watch Amara Nwankpa on this enlightening episode of 'Champions for Change'. As a public policy expert and advocate for maternal and child healthcare, Amara takes us on a dive into the role of government and the importance of policies in improving healthcare outcomes. Click the link below to watch the episode; https://lnkd.in/djzHAYEk hashtag #TransformingTogetherMNCH

Don't miss our webinar "REACH or MSSP: Which Is Right for You?" next Tuesday, May 21st at 1:00 PM ET. Pearl Health experts Michael Monsegur,VP of ACO Operations & Strategy, and Gabe Drapos, Chief Operating and Compliance Officer, will shed light on the benefits of — and differences between — the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) Model and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in our upcoming webinar. #PrimaryCare #medicare #valuebasedhealthcare #valuebasedcare #healthcareindustry #healthcareinnovation #HealthcareLeaders #acoreach #MSSP

ACO REACH or MSSP: Which Is Right for You? The question for many primary care providers and organizations is no longer whether to participate in value-based care, but which programs to consider and how to determine the best fit.   Pearl Health experts Michael Monsegur, VP of ACO Operations & Strategy, and Gabe Drapos, Chief Operating and Compliance Officer, will shed light on the benefits of — and differences between — the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) Model and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in our upcoming webinar. Register below. #primarycare #medicare #valuebasedhealthcare #valuebasedcare #healthcareindustry #healthcareinnovation #healthcareleaders #acoreach #mssp

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I would encourage you to watch this video. Pay attention to the folks cutting the ribbons, or in this case taking photos in front of the step and repeat. Michael Dowling has the talking points down cold, but the tone of the message troubles me. Adopting a tone of infallibility is risky, particularly when his assertion regarding access and improved care for communities is far from certain. I would go so far as to say "debateable." A bit of background, Northwell Health and Nuvance Health are merging, creating a massive system with 28 hospitals across New York and Connecticut. They claim this will lead to "significant investments" and better access to care. There's a fine line between self-assurance and arrogance, a line that seems blurred given the speculative nature of the assertionsStudy after study shows consolidation increases costs (i.e., limits access) and provides no commensurate benefit on quality. Hospital mergers drive up costs without improving care. Today, two-thirds of hospitals are part of large systems, and 80% of hospital markets are highly consolidated. This consolidation increases healthcare prices, making insurance premiums more expensive for everyone. It also suppresses wages, not just for healthcare workers, but for all employees when their employers have to pay more for health insurance. Given the labor shortages and workforce burnout issues that Mr. Dowling bemoans, the effect on healthcare workers in consolidating systems is especially concerning. With fewer employers to choose from, workers have less bargaining power, leading to slower wage growth. This consolidation trend is bad news for patients and workers alike. Despite the clear problems, it seems neither the American Hospital Association (AHA) nor regulatory bodies are paying attention. Hospital consolidation continues unchecked, harming Americans' wallets and workers' wages. We now have a Chief Competition Officer and pronouncements on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) increased emphasis on promoting healthcare competition..... I wonder if anything will change.

Taking patient care to the next level

Nearly 80% of Americans are concerned about accessing quality health care. Are you one of them? Primary care is the foundation of health care, according to Dr. Sreekanth Chaguturu, CVS Health's Chief Medical Officer — but results from a 2022 poll conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research underscore just how much adults worry about getting access to this essential component of their well-being. That is why we are enhancing our value-based offerings across providers like Oak Street Health and Signify Health to address consumer concerns about access to reliable primary care and expanding our ability to provide care where, when and how consumers want it. Learn more: https://cvs.co/3QK2d3n

Empowering a care management team with the right tools is key to helping improve outcomes for those at greatest risk, and knowing who is at the greatest risk can be a challenging task for those teams. Lucina Analytics is one of the tools you need to have in that tool kit to increase the strength of your maternal health program. We can take what seems like ordinary data and make it work for your teams in an extraordinary way. #maternalhealth #lucina