Augusta Health has achieved a significant milestone by being one of only three hospitals and health systems nationwide to receive the highly esteemed American Hospital Association’s (AHA) 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care (EOC) Award. This national recognition, given in honor of Ms. Lewis, the first African American hospital trustee to chair the AHA Board, is evidence of Augusta Health’s dedication to eliminating barriers in healthcare for the communities it serves. This is Augusta Health’s second recent national award for promoting health equity. In May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recognized Augusta Health with a CMS Health Equity Award. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNh8wqKC
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It's no secret that Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are beneficial to patient care and health equity initiatives. In this interview, LMI's Merrill Harmison discusses working with the Medicare Shared Savings Program and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' shift towards ACOs and value-based care. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q0202vt90 // #CMS #HealthEquity #ValueBasedCare #ValueBasedHealthCare //
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Investments in primary care are known to meaningfully shape patient outcomes and are often associated with lower health care costs and higher quality care. To better understand the system-wide investments in these areas, CHIA published its latest report examining spending on primary care services in Massachusetts. Comprehensive data on expenditures for these services in the Commonwealth has been limited to date. To address this gap, CHIA collects data on payments made by health plans to health care providers delivering these services. This report focuses on spending for primary care services for members enrolled in private commercial, Medicaid MCO/ACO-A, and Medicare Advantage plans for CY 2021. This series is part of an effort by CHIA to offer policymakers and industry leaders valuable data that can be used to track the health care system’s investments in these essential services. The report, which includes a detailed databook, can be seen on CHIA’s website at: https://lnkd.in/dxfPhkdj
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Exciting News! I’m thrilled to share that our latest blog post is now live! In this post, we delve into preparing for CMS v28, we explore the key modifications, impacts on healthcare providers, and what beneficiaries need to know. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policy maker, or someone navigating CMS, you'll find valuable insights and actionable tips to stay informed. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFf_WwpW Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: - Comprehensive overview of Medicare's v28 updates - Key changes affecting healthcare providers - Essential information for beneficiaries Happy reading and I hope you find it insightful!
Preparing for CMS V28: A New Era in Risk Adjustment
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🧡If you are a healthcare professional supporting Medicaid, Medicare, or Marketplace plans, this webinar is for you. Save the Date to attend Healthcare Dynamics International’s "Numbers to Names: Driving Health Equity Results Through a Whole-Person, Whole-Community Approach to Care" webinar hosted by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) on December 14, 2023! HCDI President & Founder Jean Drummond will explore the impact of applying quantitative and qualitative data to drive effective health equity interventions for health plan members. A focus on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) barriers, specifically non-emergency medical transportation, will be addressed during the webinar. Serving over 25 million members, ACAP is a national trade association for not-for-profit safety net health plans working to improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable. Safety net health plans work with community health centers, hospitals, and primary care providers to ensure those with low incomes and complex healthcare needs receive high-quality care. 📝Register to attend the webinar now: https://lnkd.in/eGsR83Sb 🔍To learn more about HCDI and ACAP, visit www.hcdi.com and www.communityplans.net. #HCDI #HCDInternational #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #NonEmergencyMedicalTransportation #HealthcareProfessionals #MedicaidSupport #MedicareSupport #MarketplacePlans #SafetyNetHealthPlans #HealthEquity #WholePersonApproach #WholeCommunityApproach #ACAP #Webinar
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Regs & Eggs is out!! https://lnkd.in/dB_SqzTQ In this week's Regs & Eggs, my colleague, Kayla H., and I discuss highlights and insights from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS's) second annual CMS Health Equity Conference – which featured updates, research and strategies for advancing health equity. Promoting health equity has been significant priority for the Biden administration, and there has been a health equity component or emphasis in every initiative and reg that CMS has issued (and trust us, there have been a lot of regs!).
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CMS has begun the rollout of the ACO PC Flex Model which aims to increase access to high-quality primary care for people with Medicare by improving funding and other resources to enhance primary care in ACOs. It will incentivize the development of new ACOs, particularly those that will support underserved communities, and can help address health disparities. The ACO Primary Care Flex Model (ACO PC Flex Model) is a voluntary model that will focus on primary care delivery in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program). It will test how prospective payments and increased funding for primary care in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) impact health outcomes, quality, and costs of care. The flexible payment design will empower participating ACOs and their primary care providers to use more innovative, team-based, person-centered and proactive approaches to care. The model, which starts January 1, 2025, aims to grow participation in ACOs and the Shared Savings Program and increase the number of people with Medicare in an accountable care relationship. https://lnkd.in/gnjSQAdb
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FQHC and FQHC Look-Alike programs are poorly understood by many health systems, and definitely by numerous media organizations. This inaccurate article from Becker’s review is a prime example. Temple Health would be allowed to operate in this manner because they are a public entity, which allows some deviation from the typical FQHC governance requirements. This has nothing to do with it becoming an FQHC Look-Alike. An FQHC Look-Alike is just like an FQHC, except for the fact that it doesn’t receive a “Section 330” grant from HRSA. It does receive most of the FQHC benefits. The public entity exceptions apply for both FQHCs and Look-Alikes.
Temple Health, based in Philadelphia, said it intends to transform six primary care physician offices into federal health centers starting Jan. 1, a move aimed at securing enhanced Medicare and Medicaid rates, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 17. https://bit.ly/3SPh4Lb
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The Equity Word Value-Based Care (VBC) 🌍 Diving into the transformative realm of healthcare, today's focus is on Value-Based Care (VBC) - a healthcare delivery model designed to uplift the quality of care over the quantity of services provided. VBC represents a fundamental shift towards rewarding healthcare providers for helping patients improve their health, reduce the impacts of chronic disease, and live healthier lives through preventive care. Why spotlight VBC? This model is a cornerstone for promoting health equity, ensuring that all patients, regardless of background, receive care that's tailored to achieve the best possible health outcomes. 🌟 🔍 Highlights: - Shifts focus from volume to value, emphasizing patient health outcomes. - Incentivizes providers to offer high-quality, efficient care. - Aims to reduce healthcare disparities by focusing on preventive care and managing chronic conditions. - Backed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), encouraging a healthcare system that's fairer and more responsive to the needs of diverse populations. Discover more about how VBC is reshaping healthcare for the better at CMS.gov. Join the conversation: How do you see Value-Based Care impacting health equity in your community? Share your views! #TheEquityWord #ValueBasedCare #HealthEquity #PatientOutcomes #PreventiveCare
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