NASHP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

States have partnered with public health, aging, social services, and Medicaid agencies to address the needs of those with dementia and their caregivers. States have partnered with public health, aging, social services, and Medicaid agencies to address the needs of those with dementia and their caregivers. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Health Populi

AUGUST 9, 2021

The rise of digital health investment and growing role of technology in health care services only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, people took on their own versions of digital transformation at home, for work, for school, for cooking, shopping, and indeed, for health care.

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Ambulatory Care Life Sciences Patient Experience Health Data 124

Lexis Nexis

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Starting an initiative based on social determinants of health (SDOH) in order to improve health outcomes may seem like the hard work. For example, health plan leaders should ensure that care managers are trained in understanding health equity, cultural competence and how their programs can help reduce health disparities.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare 52

Lexis Nexis

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Starting an initiative based on social determinants of health (SDOH) in order to improve health outcomes may seem like the hard work. For example, health plan leaders should ensure that care managers are trained in understanding health equity, cultural competence and how their programs can help reduce health disparities.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare 52

NASHP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Developing Meaningful and Effective Partnerships between State Leaders and Community Health Worker Associations September 7, 2022 / by Elinor Higgins and Megan D’Alessandro. In some states, CHWs have been integral to a broader conversation about health workforce sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. North Carolina.

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Medicaid Integration Healthcare 98

NASHP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How States Address Social Determinants of Oral Health in Managed Care Contracts Updated October 7, 2021. Inequities in oral health and health outcomes are driven by social determinants of health (SDOH) , including diet, education, transportation, and access to care. Map and Table Notes/Methodology.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Population Health 52

Healthcare Leadership

MAY 1, 2023

Blog by Joe Babaian As we navigate the ever-evolving medical landscape, it’s crucial to recognize the role of the medical education system in shaping the doctors of tomorrow. Primary care takes a back seat: The shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S. is a real problem. is a real problem. Diversity: Where art thou?

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Doctors Primary Care Integration Healthcare 40

Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

1] LTSS represents the wide-ranging health and social services that individuals require over an extended period of time, including assistive services. [2] 2] The increasing demand for these services will also likely proportionally increase health care expenditures of LTSS. trillion spent on personal health care. [3]

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Medicaid Medicare Accountability Nursing 52

NASHP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Community health workers ( CHWs ) have played a key role in states’ COVID-19 responses, and federal funding opportunities have expanded the CHW workforce through an infusion of time-limited funds. NASHP regularly convenes state health officials to discuss policy strategies related to financing and infrastructure for the CHW workforce.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Medicaid Care Transition Medicare 52

Health Populi

APRIL 30, 2018

Health data insecurity is the new normal. I explain th e current state of cybersecurity and health data insecurity in a new HIMSS blog linked here. I explain th e current state of cybersecurity and health data insecurity in a new HIMSS blog linked here. You can read the full HIMSS blog here.

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Healthcare Health Data Medical Technology Hospitals 59

Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This is the second installment of a two-part series based on key insights from a recent eHealth Initiative (eHI) panel webinar, “ Using Evaluation Data to Drive Social Determinants of Health Program Improvement Strategies”. You can read Part One of our blog series here. Health outcomes (e.g., Care Gaps Closed.

Ambulatory Care 52

Ambulatory Care Patient Experience Prevention Population Health 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

States Advancing Equitable Maternal Health Policy Highlighted at #NASHPCONF22 October 27, 2022 / by Allie Atkeson. In September, state officials gathered in Seattle for the National Academy for State Health Policy’s (NASHP) 35 th annual conference. Extending Coverage for Continuous Postpartum Care.

Medicaid 59

Medicaid Prevention Performance improvement Medicare 59

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

This is one section of Modernizing Behavioral Health Systems: A Resource for States. There is a growing consensus on the significance of adopting a person-centered recovery-oriented approach deeply rooted in the community, reducing reliance on acute care and institutional settings. See the full resource guide.

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Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Patient Safety Movement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Like many other health concerns that were overshadowed these past two-plus years, diabetes is still growing at an epidemic rate in the US, affecting more than 37 million adults and children nationwide. Get Routine Care to Stay Healthy : Regular checkups are paramount.

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Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Pharmaceuticals 52

The Beryl Institute

AUGUST 1, 2017

This month’s Patient Experience blog is an excerpt from the recently released research report, The State of Patient Experience 2017: A Return to Purpose. Rather it is in the spirit of an open sharing of ideas through which all should play and in the distinction of a true commitment to execution through which you should compete.

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Healthcare Patient Experience Population Health 52

Healthcare Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Has your health brand become lost in a sea of sameness? Your Health Brand Has Become Lost in a Sea of Sameness Healthcare consumers will associate your logo, imagery, typography, and messaging with your products or services and their benefits. Do your marketing assets feel stale and out of touch with your audience?

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Healthcare Patient Experience Quality of Care Doctors 171

Sheppard Health Law

JANUARY 2, 2024

At long last, the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations promulgated by the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) have been approved by the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Who is subject to the CMIR process?

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Regulations Healthcare Primary Care Health Science 59

Health Populi

JULY 30, 2018

These four tech-behemoths each have their particular designs on healthcare innovation, or disruption in the eyes of, say, Epic and Cerner working on health IT systems, or GE and IBM if you’ve been pioneers in health data or big-iron information technology. The latest news from Walgreens is their launch of Find Care Now.

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Healthcare Innovation Healthcare Primary Care Urgent Care 76

Sheppard Health Law

JANUARY 5, 2023

The Proposed Rule includes changes on an array of topics including: Star Ratings, medication therapy management, marketing and communications, health equity, provider directories, coverage criteria, prior authorization, behavioral health services, identification of overpayments , requirements for valid contract applications, and formulary changes.

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