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Did you know more than 80% of U.S. counties lack access to necessary health services? Explore the hurdles patients face in accessing high-quality specialty care and strategies to help bridge the gap. https://bit.ly/3UXnmcz #HealthcareDisparities #PatientAccess #AccessForAll

Integrating SDOH into care models requires a thoughtful approach. However, some ACOs find the process overwhelming... In this article from Physicians Practice our CEO, Hillit Meidar-Alfi discusses the challenges providers face when integrating #SDOH into their care models and how having the right technology in place to address SDOH on a patient-by-patient is key to improving the quality of health outcomes. Read the full article 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02sh71m0 #ThinkSpatially #valuebasedcare #healthcareinnovation

RISE reviews the latest regulatory headlines: • Change Healthcare cyberattack fallout: physician practices struggle to stay afloat • CDC updates strategy to detect, monitor public health threats • AHA urges feds to probe multiplan and commercial insurers for cutting reimbursements for care • Trade organizations release value-based care best practices

The ACO PC Flex Model targets ACOs and their participating primary care providers, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics, to boost participation. The model also touches on other CMS goals, including advancing health equity. https://ow.ly/LbLG50R1uh4

The Health Affairs Forefront recently released the article, "A Core Measure Set for Age-Friendly Healthcare Delivery," authored by members of the #NCQA team. This article discusses a set of measures that NCQA believes can drive quality of care for #OlderAdults with complex health needs. We would like to thank the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and The John A. Hartford Foundation for supporting this effort and for all that they do to advance #AgeFriendlyCare through their Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Xoh2uo

ICYMI: Addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) is crucial to improving health outcomes and containing health care costs. A brief by Jacquie Klotz, Charles Mathias, Ph.D., and Elena Marks reports findings from policy crowdsourcing workshops. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers joined the Texas NMDOH Consortium to collaborate on identifying NMDOH policy opportunities in Texas. In the Fall of 2024, the Texas NMDOH Consortium will publish policy recommendations to elaborate on opportunities to advance the integration of non-medical interventions into the health care system. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wrz4g0

Nice article from Dr. Jim Bonnette: after three decades of neglect it will take more than a year to close the systemic #primarycare gap. Article highlights just how important good primary care access is to organizations taking on global risk in #MedicareAdvantage

Care coordination is defined as the deliberate organization of patient care activities between 2 or more participants involved in a patient’s care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services, which is often managed by the exchange of information among participants within a health services organization or among several health services organizations. Continuity of care consists of 3 types of continuity: informational, management, and relational.

Value-Based Care (VBC) aspires to improve clinical outcomes, lower cost, improve experiences (patients and clinicians alike) while reducing health disparities. Sounds great, right? What do you think is the greatest obstacle to value-based care? Turns out the obstacle not only poses significant opportunity, but it is also critical for the long-term health of our healthcare system. Share your thoughts on our latest article on this matter. #valuebasedcare #valuebasedpricing #vbc #vbp https://lnkd.in/gHT968uC

Discover the intricate relationship between private healthcare providers and public health systems in our latest blog post! Learn how collaboration between these sectors can drive innovation, efficiency, and capacity building for better public health outcomes. Find out how regulation, incentivization, and community engagement play vital roles in creating a balanced partnership. Join the conversation on how to achieve comprehensive and equitable healthcare solutions for all individuals! #PublicHealth #PrivateSector #HealthcareCollaboration https://lnkd.in/gJ76ThgQ