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inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Partner to Improve Medicare Patient Care in South Carolina

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of CVS Health , have announced a collaboration to participate in the new Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) REACH program. CVS Accountable Care contributes its extensive experience and resources.

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Advancing Health Equity by Addressing The Health Data Desert

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By one estimate, healthcare improvements accounted for one-third of the economic growth of developed nations over the last century. Achieving health equity presents an urgent challenge that demands attention from all stakeholders. However, actual medical care accounts for 20% or less of what affects population health.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

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On October 20, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“ CMS ”) Innovation Center (“ Innovation Center ”) published a white paper detailing its vision for the next ten years: a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care.

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Innovaccer Expands into Public Sector to Accelerate Public Health Transformation

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Initially, Innovaccer will address three distinct use cases in the public sector: – Population Health: Health agencies are launching innovative programs using SDoH to better address the needs of underserved populations and move toward a whole-person care approach. Public Sector Offering Address 3 Use Cases.

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Rethinking Behavioral Health Support in the ED: 3 Keys for Innovation

HIT Consultant

Now, as mental health-related visits in emergency departments (EDs) continue to rise , healthcare professionals must consider: “How can we create better behavioral health supports for people in crisis?” It’s a question that has significant implications for quality of care as well as cost.

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Improving Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: Driving Better Outcomes for Patients and Health Plans

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Andy Auerbach, Chief Revenue Officer of SafeRide Health As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that not only improve the quality of care but also make care more accessible. In a recent study , 21% of U.S.

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P3Care Investigates: QPP MIPS 2021 Proposed Rules

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CMS (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) released the proposed rule for QPP MIPS 2021 via the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). For instance, CMS asks physicians to focus on the quality of care rather than the volume of patients. Quality Category: Weighs 50%.

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