CMS Updates ACO REACH Model for Performance Year 2024
CMS introduces pivotal changes to the ACO REACH model for 2024, focusing on health equity and offering more clarity to participants.
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The Results Are In – The HHVBP Model Annual Report Shows Continued Progress
This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, its results, the current state of the expanded HHVBP model, and potential for the future of home healthcare.
33 Years of Advocacy and Progress – Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act
A detailed exploration of the Making Care Primary Model, an innovative value-based initiative by CMS aimed at transforming primary care.
Further Delays Hit the Implementation of Medicaid Managed Care Plans for Residents with Disabilities in North Carolina
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services announces yet another postponement in the introduction of Medicaid managed care health plans designed for citizens with behavioral or developmental disabilities.
CMS Launches New Value-Based Primary Care Pilot in 8 States
CMS aims to advance value-based primary care, especially in rural areas and among underserved populations, with a new pilot project called the Making Care Primary Model.
CMS Lays Out New Standards to Boost Access to Quality Care in Medicaid and CHIP
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new standards aimed at enhancing access to quality health care in Medicaid and CHIP, a crucial step towards improved health equity.
Study Finds Inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage Provider Directories
A recent study has uncovered inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage provider directories, highlighting the need for improved data management in managed care.
How States Are Utilizing Managed Care to Address Social Determinants of Health
Dive into how states can utilize managed care to address health-related social needs and social determinants of health, promoting health equity and community well-being.
Next Generation of Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Launches
Ohio’s Next Generation Managed Care program is officially off the ground and running. We take a look at the ins and outs of the program and determine if we think it has the foundation to be successful.
Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Report High Satisfaction, Yet Face Financial Challenges
Despite high satisfaction rates, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are struggling with out-of-pocket costs and barriers to accessing care.