California Department of Health Care Access and Information’s Post

Many people have a limited view of value-based care and the scope of its goals. In reality, the true purpose of VBC is to prioritize patient outcomes, health equity, and cost efficiency over the sheer volume of services provided—it's all about quality! VBC is reshaping the health care landscape, and with proper adoption, can promote greater collaboration among health professionals and improve access to quality care for underserved populations. #ValueBasedCare #VBC #Healthcare https://lnkd.in/gax8xWpB

We need to lean on policy makers to support better VBC adoption and continue to drive for patient-centered coordinated healthcare which is safe, effective, and equitable.

Year over year increases to #healthcare costs have many organizations, including health plans, seeking to deliver #advancedprimarycare benefits to their populations. In our latest blog, we look at the types of care health plans should consider foundational to advanced primary care, how it solves for the problems they face in the community, and the benefits it brings to them and their population. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TmQMju

Better health, more equitable outcomes, and stronger communities are goals that we can all agree on—and increasing spending on primary care is critical to a New York where everyone can attain their full health potential. PCDC’s Cynthia Summers discussed the importance of primary care investment at today’s City & State’s #HealthyNYSummit.

Better health, more equitable outcomes… colleagues at PCDC share their insights.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), like ARcare, a URAC-accredited organization, are often the first point of contact in underserved communities that are seeking access to health care. Often, these first-stop centers make all the difference in accessing care that improves outcomes: https://hubs.la/Q02kmyN40  #healthcare #healthequity  

Watch below for why the vote by the #OHCA yesterday is so important for Californians

"We, payers and providers, must learn to speak a common language by defining shared terms, objectives, and most importantly, fostering open dialogue. If we can do this, we can align on what truly matters: the health and wellness of patients, members, and communities.” – Providence Health Plan President and CEO Don Antonucci. Through partnership and open communication, health plans can support providers as we work toward our common goal: easing the way for patients and helping them live healthier lives. Don discussed how it’s possible with #ValueBasedCare in a conversation with HealthPayerIntelligence at AHIP 2024. Check out the full article: bit.ly/3XQwFfU

There’s no denying that #healthcare costs TOO MUCH! That’s why we’re excited to share that YOU can take action to help make health care more affordable in California! 👍❤️🩹 Share your health care story today with the Office of Health Care Affordability (#OHCA) who is tasked with making health care costs more transparent, keeping costs stable for patients, and holding the health care industry accountable if they choose to increase costs for consumers. Make your voice heard and let the OHCA know just how many Californians are struggling to access, utilize, and afford health care. 👉 Take action today by following the 3 easy steps at: https://lnkd.in/gNANQ8pj

California's new rule targets a 3% cap on annual health care cost increases starting 2029. Hit a record of $405 billion in 2020, California ranks as the 22nd highest in national per person health care spending. The 3% cap, green-lit by the Health Care Affordability Board, will be introduced gradually from 2025, phasing in at 3.5%. Enforcement of the cap isn't predicted until decade's end. https://lnkd.in/g9rPPaek