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The Increasing Need for Ambulatory Care During COVID-19

The Beryl Institute

it was revealed that consumer engagement in healthcare continues to decline, with consumers reporting fewer visits to primary care providers, hospitals, labs and specialist providers. To further support the growth of this community, we are excited to announce the creation of an Ambulatory Care Council.

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New Primary Care, Retail and Tech Entrants Motivating Hospitals to Grow Consumer Chops

Health Populi

This observation has not gone unnoticed by both new entrants and existing industry stakeholders such as health plans and pharmacies, many of which have added health care to their core businesses or have been vertically integrating their health care portfolios.

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Primary Care Case Management in Medicaid: A Strategy for Supporting Primary Care in Rural Areas

NASHP

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.

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Transcarent Acquires 98point6 AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform and Care Business

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Transcarent , a health and care experience company that makes it easy for people to access high-quality, affordable care announced it will acquire AI-powered virtual care platform and care business of on-demand primary care company, 98point6.

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Health Disparities in America: JAMA Talks Structural Racism in U.S. Health Care

Health Populi

The elimination of health care inequities will require effective integration of health care systems with communities and the social safety net. ” Thus begins what should be must-read content for every person working in any aspect of health care in America. colonoscopy).

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Home Is Where the Health Is: An Update on Connectivity, Food, and Retail

Health Populi

The services address primary care, outpatient specialty consults, emergency or urgent care, hospital, and outpatient mental and behavioral health — capabilities already in place that need to scale. The authors of the essay are part of Kearney’s Health Practice team. Not so much.

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“Your care, your way:” Learning from the Philips Future Health Index 2023

Health Populi

Most commonly provided today are diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory care centers, community healthcare workers, labs, and walk-in centers. Recent research from Wolters Kluwer explored this phenomenon, learning that these younger health care consumers seek convenience but also lower costs for medications and services.