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"The largest source of long-term services and supports (LTSS) is unpaid caretakers, who are often elderly spouses or children themselves and soon to reach retirement age. Medicaid is the second source and the largest source of LTSS expenditures. Thus, even after the completion of the PHE unwind, the cost of Medicaid will once again continue to grow. Achieving sustainability will require states to manage the growth rate within the overall state budget, requiring transformative measures. Enforcing price controls won’t work in the long-run, as they often limit access, and poor quality of care is typically the most expensive over time. The next big transformations in Medicaid will center on where and how services are delivered." One of the reason's I joined HORNE was our unique position to help states with their next steps with Medicaid in the post-PHE world. Mississippi and other states are looking at not just new sources of funding, but new programs and operating models to better serve our communities and improve outcomes while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. HORNE specializes in the execution and monitoring of these types of programs, and I'm looking forward to connecting with several states in the coming months to see where we can help drive success!

A 2024 poll from the PAN Foundation found that #PriorAuthorization requirements delayed access to medical treatment and prescribed medication for 67% of responding patients. For 47% of them, this delay was as long as two weeks. The Novant Health Center for Public Policy Solutions is working to change prior authorization policies. Below, Physician Assistant Betsy Brais explains the impact these delays have on patient outcomes as well as the mental toll it takes on them and their providers. She also explores some possible reforms that could improve the prior authorization process for everyone. Check it out below and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. #Healthcare #FutureOfHealthcare #PatientExperience #PatientOutcomes

Great news for #Singaporeans! From April 2025, #MediShieldLife policyholders will enjoy enhanced benefits, including higher #claims for hospital stays, expanded #coverage for #outpatient treatments, and access to groundbreaking therapies. These progressive changes aim to provide better #financialprotection and #healthcare support. Stay tuned for more updates! Follow us for the latest news and updates. #DANAfinancialclub

Read Coronis Health's recent blog post where they discuss: Emergency Assistance for Healthcare Providers in Wake of #Cyberattack.

Although it’s a government-funded health care program, #Medicare is not free. That’s why older adults should make sure they understand all the coverage options available to them. These 5 steps can help them choose a plan that provides the best coverages at the lowest possible price.👇 #MedicareOpenEnrollment https://lnkd.in/e5F-hbBn

🚨 Big changes could be ahead for 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. A new bill by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse could overhaul 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, giving seniors easier access to treatments and reducing red tape. 🩺 📲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 to read the article and learn more about the potential impact if this bill passes! 📖 #healthcare #medicareadvantage #medicare #healthcarereform #benefitrepresentativesofamerica

Transforming Senior Care with Value-Based Healthcare At Veracity Insurance Services, we're always on the lookout for innovations that significantly improve healthcare quality and patient satisfaction. That's why we're excited to highlight Humana's, Inc.—value-based care, delivered by CenterWell Senior Primary Care. What do seniors need most from their healthcare providers? Time, understanding, and coordinated care. CenterWell embodies this philosophy by focusing on deep patient relationships and integrated care tailored to seniors' unique needs. Through their primary care clinics, CenterWell is setting the standard for what healthcare should look like: taking ample time to understand and address the comprehensive needs of each patient, ensuring all aspects of their health are managed with precision and empathy. Learn more about the benefits of value-based healthcare and the impactful services provided by CenterWell. Explore how they’re making a difference in the lives of patients here: https://huma.na/3JJc0Cu Let's embrace a future where healthcare is not just about treating symptoms but about nurturing overall well-being. #ValueBasedCare #CenterWell #SeniorCare #HealthcareInnovation #VeracityInsurance

Great read discussing the impact of value-based care. “It’s important to offer seniors an experience that is just leaps and bounds better than what they’ve had before. The value-based care model we’re using is designed to meet the holistic needs of seniors because it incentivizes clinicians to spend more time with their patients, which is really what most doctors want to do. That’s the part of our work that allows for the most professional joy.” -Dr. Kate Goodrich, Humana's Chief Medical Officer #HUMemployee #valuebasedcare

Single-payer, Medicare for All "would not be a takeover of the healthcare system. The same doctors that provide private and public health care would continue to do so," says California Assemblyman Ash Kalra, who introduced California's single-payer policy bill known as CalCare. Listen to the first part of our interview with the assemblyman below. As always, let us know what you think!

A recent report from The Boston Herald noted that specific health plans have agreed to waive #PriorAuthorizations for short stays in post-acute care facilities as local hospitals continue to face capacity challenges and workforce shortages amid rising cases of respiratory illness. By removing the prior auth requirements, health plans – including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Association of Health Plans – hope to free up facilities so that more patients can receive the care they need. The need for faster and more reliable prior authorization processes is clear. Read more about what this means for Massachusetts health systems here: https://hubs.la/Q02hdlLc0