CMS Announces New Medicare Dementia Model
The Biden-Harris administration reveals a revolutionary Medicare program to improve
dementia care. Let's dive into how this new approach is going to impact dementia care for Medicare
patients.
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CMS Approves CA and KY Requests to Provide Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams
A fresh take on mental health support: California and Kentucky are stepping up their game and joining four other states by deploying mobile crisis teams to enhance access to behavioral health services.
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.
New “Making Care Primary Model” Takes Value-Based Payments to Primary Care
A detailed exploration of the Making Care Primary Model, an innovative value-based initiative by CMS aimed at transforming primary care.
Healthcare Expenditure Per Individual Surpasses $6,000 Milestone
A new study by the Health Care Cost Institute unveils an alarming surge in median per person healthcare spending, surpassing the $6,000 mark in 2021, while illuminating the significant role of geographical location in healthcare expenditures.
Idaho Awards $1.2 billion Contract for MCO to Oversee Behavioral Health But Not Without Controversy
As Idaho State awards a transformative $1.2 billion contract for managing behavioral health services, legal disputes arise. Amid this conflict, what does the future hold for Idaho’s health sector?
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.
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.
Home Care – The Next Frontier for Value-Based Payments
As home care costs increase and the industry faces staffing shortages that may affect quality of care, is the home care industry the next frontier for value-based payments?