NCQA

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“ It’s a marathon, not a sprint ,” said Liz Fowler, Director at the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), during a recent Fireside Chat with NCQA Executive Vice President Eric Schneider. And then we’re also developing an approach for certification based on quality improvement and patient experience.”

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Quality Improvement Medicaid Accountable Care 52

Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Accountable Care Accountability 52

NASHP

AUGUST 23, 2021

Primary care case management (PCCM) programs are one of the oldest types of Medicaid managed care, but over time most states have shifted to use managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver services to Medicaid participants. ii] Rural areas are highly likely to suffer from shortages of primary care and other providers.

Primary Care 64

Primary Care Medicaid Accountability Quality Improvement 64

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

This includes alignment across the state Medicaid and behavioral health administrations, including shared systems and shared accountability, and a unified contracting approach across all relevant state agencies to create a unified network. Colorado Colorado is engaged in multi-pronged behavioral health reform.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Urgent Care Primary Care Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As patients move from the acute to post-acute care setting, they are often discharged without the proper tools to successfully support their transition of care. In fact, 57% of Medicare patients are released from the hospital without any post-discharge monitoring. Another benefit of RPM? The same applies to an RPM program.

Remote Care 52

Remote Care Healthcare Doctors Primary Care 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In spite of these barriers, and to help address them, states have implemented innovations to improve integrated care coordination for CYSHCN. Federal agencies have also prioritized and supported advancing integrated care. Assessing existing strategies, capacity, and gaps. Leveraging Data and Technology.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Integration Quality Improvement Accountability 98

Home Health Care

AUGUST 15, 2022

Homebound seniors contribute to higher overall Medicare spending compared to their non-homebound counterparts, according to a recent study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Additionally, Medicare spending is $11,346 higher among homebound seniors. Homebound patients heavily utilize hospital-based care.

Medicare 116

Medicare Primary Care Medicaid Quality Improvement 116