Medicare Shared Savings Program Reports $2.1 Billion in Savings for 2023
The Medicare Shared Savings Program achieved its highest-ever savings in 2023, with more than $2.1 billion saved and significant improvements in healthcare quality.
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CMS Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule to Enhance Parity in Healthcare Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced two significant regulatory updates aimed at improving Medicaid access and aligning provider payments with commercial healthcare plans.
New York’s Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment Approved and With It Comes Big Changes
Explore how New York’s recent Section 1115 waiver amendment aims to revolutionize Medicaid by integrating healthcare with essential social services, focusing on health equity and patient-centered care.
2024 Home Health Trends – Inflation’s Ripple Effect Through the Industry
Explore the key trends shaping the home health and home care industry in 2024, focusing on the impact of inflation, the shift towards larger providers, and the rise in M&A activities.
2024 Home Health Trends – Diversification of Services at the Forefront
Discover the key trends shaping the home health and home care industry in 2024, focusing on the diversification of services and the growth of community partnerships and Hospital at Home models.
2024 Home Health Trends – Embracing Cultural Competency and the Diverse Immigrant Workforce
Continue exploring the anticipated trends for 2024 in the home health and home care industry, including the rise of cultural competency and the significant impact of the immigrant workforce in meeting diverse patient needs.
New Value-Based Payment Model Being Tested to Integrate Behavioral Health and Boost Care Coordination
Discover how CMS’s new Medicaid payment model, the IBH Model, aims to enhance care coordination and improve health outcomes for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health conditions and SUDs.
Medicare’s Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program Shows VBP Programs Might Need Health Equity Adjustments
Explore the implications of Medicare’s Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program on racial health disparities, particularly among Black adults, and the need for a more equitable healthcare model.
Emerging Trends in Home Health and Home Care for 2024
Explore the top trends set to reshape the home health and home care industry in 2024, from
the continued growth of services to the integration of technology and the emphasis on whole-person
care.
Addressing Racial Disparities in Home Health Care – The Role of VBP and Health Equity
Uncover the challenges and opportunities in reducing healthcare disparities for minorities in home health care, focusing on value-based payments and health equity strategies.