New guidelines from CMS for the 2025 Medicare Advantage star ratings are making it more difficult for health plans to achieve or maintain high ratings. These changes will affect bonuses and the benefits plans can offer to members. Key Takeaways: - Higher Cut Points: Tougher thresholds across measures make it harder to score high. - Bonus Impact: Plans with 4+ stars earn key bonuses that fund benefits like zero-premium plans. Fewer high ratings mean fewer bonuses. - Tukey Method Uncertainty: New volatility has resulted in the highest star rating cut points ever. - Challenges for Insurers: Major players like Humana are seeing drops in highly-rated plans. - Focus on Quality: Plans need to close care gaps, engage members, and collaborate with providers to adapt. How We Can Help: Along with our PERS devices, Best Buy Health offers services to help boost Medicare Advantage star ratings: - Social Care Support: Address social needs for better member health. - Digital Literacy: Empower members to use health technology effectively. - Fall Detection & Urgent Response: Ensure timely interventions for member safety. - Health Risk Assessments (HRAs): Close care gaps and improve outcomes. These solutions enhance member experience and can support the quality metrics needed to help plans meet their star rating targets. Read the full article from Lauren Berryman at Modern Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g38DNir3 #MedicareAdvantage #CMS #StarRatings #HealthcareQuality #BestBuyHealth #MedicarePlans #HealthInsurance #PERS
Best Buy Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts 14,229 followers
We help enrich and save lives through technology and meaningful connections.
About us
Best Buy Health aims to enrich and save lives through technology and meaningful connections. Our strategy focuses on three main areas: consumer health products that help customers live healthier lives, device-based emergency response services for the active aging population, and virtual care offerings that help to connect patients and physicians. Today, over a million people are using Best Buy Health technology. When you join Best Buy Health, you will have an opportunity to do something meaningful.
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- active aging, connected health, mobile technology, wireless technology, telecommunications, social work, software development, call centers, app development, cell phones, virtual care, and care at home
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🚨 New Research Alert! Older adults (65+) often face higher perioperative risks, but our recent findings show that care at home can deliver the same positive outcomes for both older and younger surgical patients! Congratulations to Juliana Pugmire and the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust team for winning best poster for this work! 🎉 📊 Equal Outcomes: Patients aged 65+ and under 65 experienced comparable recovery metrics, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Virtual Wards across age groups. 📉 No Adverse Events: No significant difference in hospital returns or adverse events between the groups. 🏠 Home Care Advantage: Bed days saved, reduced hospital readmissions, and strong adherence to wearable technology supported positive outcomes for all patients. Read the full report to see how care at home powered by Best Buy Health, is revolutionizing surgical care at home. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eASEeanW #HealthcareInnovation #VirtualWards #SurgicalCare #PatientCare #DigitalHealth #AgingPopulation #HealthTech
Research: Surgical Care at Home for All Ages
https://www.currenthealth.com
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Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, bringing life-threatening winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to Florida’s western coast. At Best Buy Health, we understand how critical it is to be prepared, especially for the vulnerable populations impacted by these powerful storms. As Milton barrels towards Florida, we are standing by with our Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and other safety solutions, ensuring health plans can support their members during and after the storm. With rainfall expected to reach 5-10 inches—up to 15 inches in some areas—our mission is to help ensure that no one is left without assistance when it matters most. Our commitment to supporting communities isn’t just about the technology—it’s about being there in the most trying moments. We’re ready to step up and do our part to protect the well-being of those in the path of this storm. 💙 Let’s come together to ensure safety and support for those who need it most. #HurricaneMilton #CommunitySupport #BestBuyHealth #PERS #HealthPlan #StormPreparedness #BBYH
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has just released a pivotal study comparing Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) to traditional hospital care, revealing valuable insights into healthcare delivery trends: 🏠 Lower mortality rates were observed for patients treated at home, showing that home-based care can deliver quality outcomes that are on par with, if not stronger, than hospital settings. 👍 Higher patient and caregiver satisfaction with care at home emphasizes the power of comfort and personalized environments in health outcomes. 💰 Lower post-discharge Medicare costs for many conditions suggest potential for significant long-term savings, even with slightly longer hospital stays at home. At Best Buy Health, we’re proud to support many organizations at the forefront of this transformation to create more human-centric healthcare. 👉 Learn more about the CMS report here: https://lnkd.in/ecWPsz4D #CareAtHome #HealthcareInnovation #HospitalAtHome #CMS #BestBuyHealth #FutureOfHealthcare
Fact Sheet: Report on the Study of the Acute Hospital Care at Home Initiative
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At Best Buy Health, we’re helping transform hypertension care with UC Davis Health’s new at-home monitoring program. Through connected devices, patients can monitor their blood pressure in real-time from home, allowing care teams to intervene quickly and prevent hospital visits. Key insights: - Real-time health monitoring enables timely interventions and better health outcomes. - Comprehensive support through coaching, medication management, and remote monitoring empowers patients to take control of their health and avoid hospitalizations. - Scalable digital solutions improve access to care while reducing clinician burnout. “This collaboration is an example of how we are finding innovative ways to make health care more convenient and accessible for our patients — as we also work to reduce health care costs by preventing hospital readmissions and unnecessary visits.” — David Lubarsky, vice chancellor of human health sciences and CEO of UC Davis Health. We’re excited to expand this model and improve care for more chronic conditions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erWGjs-F #BestBuyHealth #DigitalHealth #RemoteMonitoring #Hypertension #CareAtHome #HealthcareInnovation
New at-home monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure
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🌟 Big News for Telehealth & Hospital-at-Home Programs! 🌟 A key bill just took a major step forward in Congress! On September 18th, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously passed the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, which could transform how healthcare is delivered to millions. This bill would: - Extend the hospital-at-home waiver for 5 more years, allowing Medicare recipients to continue to receive acute care at home. - Continue telehealth flexibilities for another 2 years, making healthcare more accessible for seniors, people with mobility challenges, and those in rural areas. These extensions are vital as many hospitals and patients have come to rely on the program since its launch in 2020. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) put it well: "This is life-saving healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries who need it most." Excited to see how this impacts healthcare innovation in the U.S. and the role it plays in shaping the future of care-at-home solutions! Let’s push for a swift vote on the House floor. 🏥💻 Read more from Becker’s: https://lnkd.in/gBfTmB58 #Telehealth #HospitalAtHome #HealthcareInnovation #Medicare #HealthTech #Congress #CareAtHome #VirtualCare
Hospital-at-home, telehealth extension advances in Congress
beckershospitalreview.com
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Standing Together with Florida in the Wake of Hurricane Helene At Best Buy Health, our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time, especially for seniors who may feel vulnerable in the face of this crisis. Our commitment goes beyond just providing technology—it’s about being there when it matters most. We have solutions that help health plans support their members during severe weather events like Helene, including Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) and safety resources that can make a real difference. In moments like these, we believe it’s our responsibility to step up and ensure that those who rely on us feel safe and supported. We’re here to assist in any way possible, and we’re committed to partnering with you to protect the communities we all care about. 💙 Together, we can help ensure that no one feels alone during this challenging time. #HurricaneHelene #BBYH #HereToHelp #CommunitySupport #HealthPlan #BestBuyHealth #PERS
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At Best Buy Health, our purpose is to enrich and save lives through technology and meaningful connection. Elliott’s journey at Children's Minnesota is a beautiful example of how we strive to support families when they need it most. When Elliott was born with two holes in her heart, her family faced a long and uncertain road. Through the dedicated care at Children’s Minnesota and a little help from an on-site Geek Squad, we were honored to play a part in brightening their days. From loaning a PlayStation to printing photos that filled Elliott’s baby book, we’re proud to help make hospital stays just a little bit easier. It’s more than just technology—it’s about being there when it matters most. Watch Elliott’s story and see how a little support can make a big impact. 👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/esjkpadb
Elliott's Heart Journey
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📢 Join Us at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas! 🚀 The Best Buy Health team is excited to be at HLTH Inc. 2024, one of the largest and most impactful events shaping the future of healthcare! 🌟 We’re on a mission to empower people on their health journeys by leveraging technology and meaningful connection. Our team will be at the event ready to discuss: 🔹 The latest in tech and support for care at home 🔹 Our solutions for aging in place 🔹 How your organization is looking to improve at-home experiences—from staying well to getting well. We’d love to connect with you to explore how we can collaborate and drive the future of healthcare together. If you’ll be attending, drop by our booth or message us to set up a time to meet. See you in Vegas! 🎰✨ Book a meeting with us at HLTH: https://lnkd.in/dE2Py7ET #HLTH2024 #HealthcareInnovation #CareAtHome #BestBuyHealth #FutureOfHealthcare
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Did you know 85% of consumers want to age in place, but many lack the support they need? Best Buy Health's latest research from 1,000 consumers reveals critical insights: - 85% want to age in place, but only half feel adequately supported - 36% of adults 18-44 have a chronic condition, showing the need for care beyond seniors - 74% are interested in health tech but don’t know where to start - Cost is a top barrier to adoption Learn more about these trends. Download our study now! https://lnkd.in/e9XQeNuS #CareAtHome #HealthcareInnovation #BestBuyHealth #Telehealth #ChronicCare