Now live: We just launched a new interactive facility fee map in partnership with Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms. Hover over any state to see which strategies are being implemented to regulate outpatient facility fee billing. We’re pleased to see continued momentum at the state level to protect patients from paying higher out-of-pocket costs solely because of where their care is provided. • Check out the interactive map here: https://lnkd.in/dnjTAqSS. • Learn more about state progress to regulate facility fee billing in our paper here: https://lnkd.in/dEYtkPQp. #facilityfeereform #siteneutral #loweringhealthcarecosts #healthcareaccess
West Health
Research Services
La Jolla, CA 5,443 followers
We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of organizations focused on lowering healthcare costs to enable successful aging.
About us
Solely funded by philanthropists Gary and Mary West, West Health is a family of nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations including the Gary and Mary West Foundation and Gary and Mary West Health Institute in San Diego, and the Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center in Washington, D.C. West Health is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs and enabling seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life and independence. Learn more at westhealth.org.
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http://www.westhealth.org
External link for West Health
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- La Jolla, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- senior healthcare and successful aging, home-based healthcare, health policy, long-term services and supports, healthcare costs, acute care, chronic care, telehealth, oral health, supportive services, philanthropy, data science, PACE, aging, patient-centered care, care coordination, price transparency, senior nutrition, value-based care, applied medical research, palliative care, caregiving, and geriatric emergency care
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Primary
10350 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037, US
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1909 K Street NW
Suite 730
Washington, DC 20006, US
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Employees at West Health
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Preston Choctaw
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Tiffany Taluban Yu, PCM®, CDMP
Manager, Content and Communications
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Liane Wardlow
Senior Director, Clinical Research & Telehealth
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Brittney Storm Rankin
Freelance Healthcare Writer | Communications Consultant | Content Strategist | Content Marketing Writer | Copywriter
Updates
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✈️ We’re heading to Nashville for NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy's 2024 State Health Policy Conference! Don’t miss the State Policy Innovations for an Aging America preconference session. Leaders in #healthyaging will discuss innovations in state aging policy to care for America’s aging population. Keynote speaker Alison Barkoff of Administration for Community Living will discuss progress in laying the groundwork for a National Plan on Aging. Be sure to provide your feedback to the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging before September 15th: https://lnkd.in/eAKbA5ix. Let’s build a future where all Americans can age with health and dignity. We hope to see you there! Register for the conference here: https://lnkd.in/eFwTTXUp. #NASHPCONF24 #healthyaging #olderadults #nationalplanonaging
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To effectively serve older adults and people with disabilities, a multisector plan for aging (MPA) must bridge state agency and department silos. This tool shares best practices and tips for working across state agencies to build a successful MPA. It outlines key strategies, including state examples, for building cross-agency relationships to advance an MPA. Developed through support from The SCAN Foundation, West Health, and the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, the tool can support states to improve coordination of services and create a more person-centered, equitable system of services. https://bit.ly/3X5tnoA Valerie Flores, MGS, Carrie Graham, Torshira Moffett, Emma Rauscher, MPH
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Remember to submit your feedback to the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging by September 15th. Together, your voices can shape the development of a National Plan on Aging. Share your input here: https://lnkd.in/eAKbA5ix. The John A. Hartford Foundation The SCAN Foundation #nationalplanonaging #multisectorplanforaging #olderamericans #olderadults #MPAMondays
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❗Exciting #MultisectorPlanforAging News! Governor J.B. Pritzker just signed an Executive Order to begin the planning process for an MPA in Illinois. This is a monumental step toward addressing the specialized needs of aging Illinoisans. Illinois was part of the MPA learning collaborative, and we look forward to supporting them as they develop their ten-year blueprint to support #healthyaging. Learn more about why every state needs an MPA: https://lnkd.in/geP8khrW. Center for Health Care Strategies The SCAN Foundation May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust #olderadults #olderamericans
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New Case Study Released on VA's Efforts to Improve Veteran Care The VA leads the nation with the largest Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) accredited health system, elevating the standard of care for older veterans: 🔹 Commitment to Excellence: The VA represents the largest GED-accredited health system, with 71 accredited GEDs across 41 states and the District of Columbia. This accounts for approximately 64% of the 111 VA medical centers nationwide. 🔹 Strategic Alignment: GED initiatives seamlessly align with VA's goals of high-quality, patient-centered care, enhanced care delivery, and high reliability and innovation. 🔹 Enhanced Veteran Care: Tailored care frameworks address complex medical and social needs, reducing unnecessary admissions, shortening hospital stays, and increasing screenings. 🔹 Patient-Centered Success: High patient satisfaction showcases the impact of GED on veteran health. The VA is dedicated to ensuring older veterans receive the highest quality, patient-centered care, starting in the emergency department. 📄 Download our detailed case study to learn more about how the VA is transforming geriatric care: https://lnkd.in/daCTJsGz #VeteranCare #GeriatricCare #HealthcareExcellence #VA #PatientCenteredCare #GED Neil Patel Josh G.
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As reported by NBC News, STAT, and others, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing to investigate evidence of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) conducting anticompetitive practices driving up consumer healthcare costs. This is on the heels of an interim report from the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) investigation of PBM business practices, which was also prompted by complaints of anticompetitive behavior. Meanwhile, several bills have been introduced aiming to regulate PBMs. The three largest PBMs control about 80% of the market, and are vertically integrated with health insurers, pharmacies, and providers. While vertical integration can benefit consumers, it can also create opportunities to profit at the expense of patients and plan sponsors, and foreclose competition from rivals. Our publication with ATI Advisory evaluates proposed legislative reforms to regulate PBM practices while improving market competition and lowering healthcare costs. West Health proudly supports commonsense legislation on PBMs, especially those that improve competition and address the high and rising cost of healthcare in America. • See our publication here: https://lnkd.in/eGGhiGKr • Read our letter to the FTC: https://lnkd.in/eFyU68DK • NBC News: https://lnkd.in/ghRss7R8 • STAT: https://lnkd.in/egA5F-_8 • FierceHealthcare: https://lnkd.in/eng9Mkjp • CNBC: https://lnkd.in/gjGwjeZv #pricetransparency #PBMreform #healthcaretransparency #policyreform #prescriptiondrugaffordability #access #healthcareconsolidation
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In collaboration with Gallup, we developed an interactive National Healthcare & Aging Data Dashboard that summarizes the West Health-Gallup survey data on healthcare and aging in America. Our dashboard provides insights into the affordability, access and quality of healthcare in the United States. To learn more about American perceptions on healthcare and aging, check out the dashboard here: https://lnkd.in/ev8WHmNn. #aginginamerica #gallupsurvey #healthcareaccess #olderadults
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📣 Does your organization have a vision for the future of #healthyaging? Time is running out: submit your feedback to the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging by September 15 here: https://lnkd.in/eAKbA5ix. #MPAMondays #olderadults #olderamericans #nationalplanonaging
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37% of American adults report being unable to pay for care or medicine or a lack of easy access to quality care in the past three months. See the full report from West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability and Value Indexes 2021-2024: https://lnkd.in/g3zA9Kzw
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