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.
Health Equity
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.
Value-Based Payments Are Crucial to Improving the Value of U.S. Healthcare
The Commonwealth Fund study indicates that while the U.S. excels in certain aspects of healthcare, there is still much work to be done in terms of access, efficiency, and equity. Value-based payments are a potential solution to reducing healthcare costs and improving health outcomes for consumers.
BCBSRI Honors Healthcare Sites for Exceptional LGBTQ-Inclusive Care
Learn how BCBSRI is honoring healthcare sites that emphasize and advocate for LGBTQ-inclusive care, and explore the essential factors that define remarkable service.
NC Medicaid Beneficiaries with Disabilities At Risk if Health Care Providers Don’t Sign With MCOs
NC consumers who use Medicaid and have severe mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities might have to switch doctors soon if their providers don’t sign contracts with new managed care plans.
Despite New Programs, Major Payers Still Spending Less Than 1% on Income on Social Determinants of Health
A study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that the six payers with the largest market shares may have spent on average 0.67% of their income in 2021 on social determinants of health.