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The prevalence of #OpioidUseDisorder (OUD) is increasing nationally, and research shows it can significantly impact behavioral and physical health. My colleagues at the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute have released a report that explores how Medicaid managed care plans can integrate behavioral and physical health benefits to improve outcomes for members experiencing OUD, spotlighting integrated care outcomes from an Elevance Health affiliated Medicaid plan in West Virginia. https://ow.ly/s0O930sCeY6

The prevalence of #OpioidUseDisorder (OUD) is increasing nationally, and research shows it can significantly impact behavioral and physical health. My colleagues at the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute have released a report that explores how Medicaid managed care plans can integrate behavioral and physical health benefits to improve outcomes for members experiencing OUD, spotlighting integrated care outcomes from an Elevance Health affiliated Medicaid plan in West Virginia. https://ow.ly/pEhZ30sCgJT

The prevalence of #OpioidUseDisorder (OUD) is increasing nationally, and research shows it can significantly impact behavioral and physical health. My colleagues at the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute have released a report that explores how Medicaid managed care plans can integrate behavioral and physical health benefits to improve outcomes for members experiencing OUD, spotlighting integrated care outcomes from an Elevance Health affiliated Medicaid plan in West Virginia. https://ow.ly/ILI830sCm1g

A significant decline in the number of hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries receiving recommended home health care services 📉 could lead to poorer health outcomes and increased readmission rates 🔄, highlighting a critical gap in post-hospitalization care 🏥. Addressing this issue is essential for improving overall patient recovery and ensuring equitable access to necessary services.

Are you or a loved one nearing Medicare eligibility? It's important to know the criteria for accessing this essential health coverage. Medicare is available to individuals who meet any of the following conditions: • Aged 65 or older • Under 65 with certain disabilities • Of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) • Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) You must also be a U.S. citizen or have lawful presence in the United States to qualify. Understand your eligibility to make informed healthcare decisions. #medicare #medicare2025 #lifeinsurance #healthinsurance

Over the next 10 years, AIR #health experts will support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement and monitor a new model that focuses on integrated, coordinated, whole-person care for #Medicare and #Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. The Innovation in Behavioral Health Model addresses not only patients' behavioral and physical health, but also health-related social needs such as access to housing, food, and transportation. More AIR Health News ➡ air.org/air-newsletters

Medicare Advantage’s health risk assessments and chart reviews that take place in patients’ homes have contributed to steadily rising patient risk scores, which places higher costs on taxpayers and MA beneficiaries, according to a recent HealthAffairs study. #homecare #homecare #homehealth https://lnkd.in/eMHuhAhm

Progress on many key health care quality measures was reversed during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new comprehensive federal review. The report identified a "significant worsening" of patient safety measures and "persistent" health equity gaps for historically disadvantaged patients as COVID-19 overwhelmed the health care system. At community health centers, we all saw a dip in preventative screenings. Now we have to reinforce those messages to get people back on track. It's crucial to prioritize public health and value-based care at this critical juncture. #publichealth #valuebasedcare Source: https://lnkd.in/eTgkHMkG

Time is precious, especially when it comes to your health. Say goodbye to NHS waiting times with WPA. Swift access to consultations, diagnostics, and treatments. Ill health doesn’t wait, and neither should you. #remoteGP #Medicalinsurance

📰 Palliative Care in the Safety Net: Advice on Ensuring Access, Quality, and Stability by Sonia Malhotra, MD, MS, FAAP and Allison Silvers, MBA 🔗 https://ow.ly/iHL250QVZSU Palliative care has grown rapidly in the last twenty years. Yet, access lags in public health systems, rural health organizations, federally qualified health centers, and other organizations predominantly serving Medicaid, uninsured, and underinsured populations. In this article, authors explore creative and practical strategies for operating palliative care programs in the health care safety net.