Humana Issues Brief Detailing Social Determinants of Health Initiatives
According to an Urban Institute issue brief, the uninsured population may increase by more than 3 million if premium tax credits under the American Rescue Plan are not extended.
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End of ARP Tax Credits Could See Millions Join the Uninsured Population
According to an Urban Institute issue brief, the uninsured population may increase by more than 3 million if premium tax credits under the American Rescue Plan are not extended.
Value-based Care Startup Powering In-Home and Virtual Care for Seniors
Value-based care platform Vytalize Health has landed $53 million in series B funding to power its virtual and in-home primary care offerings for seniors.
2023 Medicare Advantage Part D Rate Gets 8.5% Revenue Hike
North Carolina is providing $650 million in funding for the launch of a new Medicaid pilot program, Healthy Opportunities, which will reimburse social service provider organizations for interventions that address social determinants of health.
Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program in North Carolina Receives $650 Million in Funds
North Carolina is providing $650 million in funding for the launch of a new Medicaid pilot program, Healthy Opportunities, which will reimburse social service provider organizations for interventions that address social determinants of health.
VBP Models Linked to Lower Acute Care Use
A new study shows that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries getting care under value-based payment models, saw lower acute care use than beneficiaries under a fee-for-service model.
AMA Presses Congress to Update Medicare Physician Payment System
The American Medical Association (AMA) urged Congress to update the Medicare physician payment system to include a stable annual payment rate that keeps up with inflation and practice costs.
CMS Announces Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule for 2023
CMS is issuing a proposed rule to lower out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs and improve consumer protections, and improve health equity in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D.
PHI Launches Direct Care Worker Equity Institute
PHI has launched the Direct Care Worker Equity Institute to address the systemic inequities and profound disparities facing direct care workers through various initiatives.
California DHCS Issues RFP for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Contracts
The California Department of Health Care Services released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its commercial Medi-Cal managed care plan (MCP) contracts.