Surgical site infections (SSIs) are often-preventable infections that can occur in the part of the body where a surgery took place. These infections account for up to 20-31% of all hospital-acquired infections, making them a notable cause of further hospitalization and even death. A new study co-authored by PPI evaluates the impact of SSIs on patient outcomes. The research found that patients who had an SSI following one of several procedures experienced longer lengths of stay in the hospital, higher readmission rates, and higher rates of reoperation, compared to patients who received the same procedure but did not experience an SSI. In some cases, patients also had a higher risk of mortality in the 12 months after surgery. The findings highlight the need to explore strategies to reduce surgical site infections and their long-term adverse consequences for patients. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gUFD2W Authors: Sonali Shambhu, Aliza Gordon, Ying Liu, PhD, Maximilian Pany, PhD, Bill Padula, Peter Pronovost MD, PhD, FCCM, Eugene Hsu, MD, MBA
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The Elevance Health Public Policy Institute (PPI) was established to share data and insights that inform public policy and shape the healthcare programs of the future. We strive to be an objective and credible contributor to healthcare transformation through the publication of policy-relevant data analysis, timely research, and insights from the innovative programs of Elevance Health's affiliated health plans. PPI’s work aligns with areas of interest to federal and state policymakers, employers, consumers, researchers, and other stakeholders. These include issues relevant to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health insurance. We also support the advancement of critical areas of focus in health policy, including access, affordability and the cost of healthcare; quality of care; prescription drugs; social drivers of health; disability and aging; digital healthcare; and the transformation of healthcare delivery.
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Congratulations to PPI's Benjamin Ukert, as well as our Elevance Health and Carelon colleagues, for their recent publication in the Journal of Clinical Oncology! Their study looks at the Oncology Care Model (OCM)—a value-based payment model directed toward Traditional Medicare beneficiaries—and its impacts on commercially insured and Medicare Advantage members who were not included in the model. The study found evidence of spillover effects from the OCM, as it reduced cancer episode spending by 14% among individuals not included in the model. This suggests the impacts of Medicare alternative payment models may extend to broader treatment groups than the model's intended aim. Read the full study ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e37U9sU7 #Oncology #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation
Association of Participation in Medicare's Oncology Care Model With Spending, Utilization, and Quality Outcomes Among Commercially Insured and Medicare Advantage Members | Journal of Clinical Oncology
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Our latest research paper, published in the American Journal of Public Health, provides evidence that doula care is associated with improved health outcomes among all women enrolled in Medicaid managed care plans, lowering the risk of cesarean delivery and preterm birth, while increasing the likelihood of a postpartum checkup. This in-depth examination of a geographically diverse population examined the impact of doula care on maternal health disparities, stratifying results by race as well as an area’s rate of infant mortality. This research offers pivotal insights as policymakers consider strategies to address maternal health in the U.S. Read the full paper ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BsF7ce Authors: April Falconi, Leah Ramirez, Rebecca Cobb, Carrie Levin, Michelle Nguyen, MPH, Tiffany (Davis) Inglis, MD #Doulas #MaternalHealth
Role of Doulas in Improving Maternal Health and Health Equity Among Medicaid Enrollees, 2014‒2023 | AJPH | Vol. 114 Issue 11
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#ICYMI Earlier this month, we published a paper written in partnership with CarelonRx and CPESN Networks that examines outcomes for Medicaid health plan members engaged in a unique collaboration between the health plan, pharmacy benefit manager, and community pharmacies. The results found that engagement in these collaborations was associated with a favorable change in medical services utilization, higher rate of improvement in quality of care HEDIS gap closures, and reduction in medical costs for members with chronic conditions. Read our full report ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7oH97
Outcomes in Medicaid Members Engaged in Health Plan, PBM, and Community Pharmacy Collaboration
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Medicaid covers 41% of all births in the U.S. – and our new research shows that timeliness of enrollment of pregnant women into Medicaid coverage affects birth outcomes. The study confirms that delayed enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan – in the third trimester vs. first trimester – is associated with greater risk of all-cause maternal mortality (within 6 weeks) and infant mortality (in first year), despite third trimester enrollees appearing healthier during pregnancy. These findings highlight the importance of reducing Medicaid coverage gaps and improving timely enrollment into a managed care plan in order to identify and address any health risks that could contribute to negative maternal and infant outcomes. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47zBVaT
Late Medicaid Enrollment During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Mortality
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Medicaid is a critical source of healthcare coverage for women during pregnancy, covering nearly half of U.S. births. Yet, our study suggests that many eligible pregnant women may delay enrolling in a Medicaid plan, with just under two thirds enrolled six months prior to birth. These enrollment delays may limit access to essential prenatal care and services, like care coordination, early in pregnancy. Our report explores some policy considerations to expedite health plan enrollment and increase access to maternal care. Read the full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCyr9FVX #MaternalHealth #Medicaid
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Our newest paper examines the role that collaboration between health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and community pharmacies can have in improving healthcare utilization and effectiveness, while reducing costs for Medicaid members with chronic conditions. The paper contributes new findings to research evaluating the effects of these partnerships. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7oH97
Outcomes in Medicaid Members Engaged in Health Plan, PBM, and Community Pharmacy Collaboration
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PPI's 2022 research, written in partnership with the Urban Institute, American Benefits Council, and Deloitte, examines the critical issue of how to improve the collection of race and ethnicity data to advance health equity. Since then, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has updated the federal guidelines for collecting race and ethnicity information. Read the new blog post on Health Affairs Forefront from our partners at the Urban Institute that relates this development to several of the opportunities, challenges, and other considerations for race and ethnicity data collection uncovered during our 2022 research. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ep6f8E99
Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities | Health Affairs Forefront
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#Diversity matters in healthcare. Research from one of our studies showed that the number of White physicians was proportionate to the number of White patients, while the number of Black and Asian physicians was not proportionate to the population in Virginia. To bolster communication and trust between physicians and patients—especially in cases where the race/ethnicity of patients and providers are not the same—experience and training in cultural competencies is critical. Further, it may also lead to better patient outcomes. As evidenced by our study, patients with physicians with a racially/ethnically diverse patient panel had higher odds of colorectal cancer screening. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TE62Hm
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A new study published in the Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics provides insights into the causal effects of health system acquisition of independent hospitals on costs and quality. The research found that when health systems buy independent hospitals, 1️⃣ Hospital quality does not improve and may even decline. 2️⃣ Negotiated inpatient prices increase, especially if the target and acquirer are in the same market. 3️⃣ The acquired independent hospitals get large operating-cost benefits. 📄 Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/ehuFMCTj 💡 Read PPI’s summary of the study: https://lnkd.in/exvHhHui Authors: Elena Andreyeva, Atul Gupta, Catherine I., Gosia Sylwestrzak, Benjamin Ukert
The Corporatization of Independent Hospitals | Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics: Vol 2, No 3
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