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CMMI Prioritizes Multi-Payer Alignment in New Models

NCQA

And then we’re also developing an approach for certification based on quality improvement and patient experience.” NCQA is eager to continue the conversation on multi-payer alignment and tracking state innovations.

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3 Focus Areas to Improve Behavioral Health

NCQA

For example, primary care providers are playing a larger role in mental health care. We’re also seeing what we call “ workforce extenders” provide behavioral health care. This includes care by unlicensed providers. Costs Costs of behavioral health care continue to rise.

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The cornerstone of continuous, integrated, and value-based healthcare

Cloud Blogs

To improve care coordination, close gaps of care, and accelerate both quality and financial agendas, tactics to access, exchange, and analyze datain near real-timefrom disparate and disconnected systems are required. Shortage of primary care professionals, unequal access to care.

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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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5 Key Trends Driving Purchasing Decisions in Healthcare IT

HIT Consultant

Trend #1: Consolidation of IT Procurement In recent years, changes to the health systems in countries such as the US and UK, for example, are making standalone hospitals a thing of the past. The mandate of these healthcare networks is clear – to improve patient experiences and population health outcomes while simultaneously reducing costs.

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The cornerstone of continuous, integrated, and value-based healthcare

Cloud Blogs

To improve care coordination, close gaps of care, and accelerate both quality and financial agendas, tactics to access, exchange, and analyze datain near real-timefrom disparate and disconnected systems are required. Shortage of primary care professionals, unequal access to care.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

Innovation Center models can define success as encouraging lasting transformation and a broader array of quality investments, rather than focusing solely on each individual model’s cost and quality improvements. Department of Health and Human Services. FOOTNOTES. [1] Healthy People 2030 Questions & Answers.