Top VBP Blogs from 2022 and What’s New for 2023!
We are launching 2023 off by taking a look at what our readers loved in 2022. Check out the top 3 blogs from 2022 as well as what we have in store for 2023!
VBP Blogs
VBP Blog Year in Review: CalAIM is Making Waves
As we wrap up 2022, the VBP Blog is walking down memory lane and recapping the CalAIM blog series. Whether you missed them the first time, or want a refresher, keep reading for more!
The Connection Between Physical and Behavioral Health – And How Value-Based Payments Can Incentivize Integrated Care Plans That Address Both
Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing behavioral health problems and vice versa. That is why integrated care plans that provide whole-person care are necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes.
The CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs & Strengths) Assessment in Child Services: What it means for Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)
All across America, the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment is gaining major traction. As the CANS becomes increasingly popular at a rapid pace, it’s important to reflect upon how the implementation is impacting communities and the prospects it may serve for Value-Based Purchasing (VPB).
Lessons Learned from CalAIM: Shared Savings and Shared Risk Model Can Improve Care and Reduce Costs
In this blog, we are looking at lessons learned from CalAIM, specifically how shared savings/shared risk models can improve the quality of care and lower healthcare costs by providing the right incentives
Lessons Learned: CalAIM Integrated Care Plans Can Be Replicated Across States
CalAIM fully integrates physical health, behavioral health, and oral health under one contracted managed care plan. How can this be replicated and beneficial to other states?
Iowa Takes a Second Crack at Managed Care – What is Different This Time?
The Iowa HHS issued a notice of intent to award Medicaid MCO contracts to Molina Healthcare and Amerigroup Iowa Inc. for managed care services for Medicaid members in Iowa. But what makes round two of Iowa’s MCO rollout any different than its failed first attempt?
CMS Approves ACOs for High Needs Track of the ACO REACH Model
CMS recently approved 20 Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) for the High Needs track of the new ACO REACH model. These provider organizations can serve small populations, including those with complex conditions or dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicaid Home Health Benefit Supports Children with Complex Medical Conditions
This new optional Medicaid health home benefit helps state Medicaid programs provide Medicaid-eligible children who have medically complex conditions with person-centered care management, care coordination, and patient and family support
Collaboration and Operational Support Key for CalAIM Community Supports Success
CalAIM launched in January 2022 and in this blog, we will take a look at the Community Supports offering, its impact to date, and best practices for enhancing the value to beneficiaries.