While progress toward the adoption of value-based care has been a slow lumber, the healthcare industry is still pushing toward that transition, with UnitedHealth Group weighing in on how best to accelerate that transformation. In its latest “A Path Forward” report, UHG said that as of 2023, about 60% of UnitedHealthcare members are served by…
With pressure building on Congress to solidify telehealth payment flexibilities set to expire at the end of the year, we must ensure legislators weigh the ability of virtual health care services to promote health equity. Telehealth services can help advance the goal of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to reach their full health potential,…
Download Slides In this webinar, we will explore the role that high-quality, validated provider data plays in driving value-based care (VBC) success and effective strategies to overcome data challenges. We will discuss how payers can enhance operational efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and collaborate with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and independent providers to achieve shared…
Download Slides Join Salient Health as we dive deep into healthcare data analytics to understand the value-based care opportunities waiting to be exposed by further examination of the data your healthcare organization already has access to. In this session, we’ll explore the following: What data sources do you currently have within your organization that…
Value-based care is still a big driver in how senior living operators are meeting future challenges. That’s according to a recent survey by the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) and tech firm August Health. The survey includes responses from 68 senior living clinical leaders between July 15 and August 15 of this year. Nearly a…
Interoperability has been a hot topic in the healthcare industry for over a decade and is a constantly recurring theme for organizations as they evaluate potential future technologies and how adopting those technologies will help them meet compliance requirements. The most urgent compliance concerns relate to the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F),…
Wider adoption of value-based care (VBC) would be a boon to our healthcare system by lowering costs and improving outcomes for all three P’s: patients, providers and payers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has led the charge on driving VBC adoption with a series of specialty VBC programs, including July’s launch of…
The shift from volume-based to value-based care in the healthcare industry revolutionizes how medical services are provided and reimbursed. While quality outcomes and patient satisfaction take center stage in this new model, the often-underestimated role of medical coding is becoming increasingly vital in ensuring its success. Understanding Value-Based Care In essence, value-based care ties reimbursement…
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), are at the forefront of the value-based care movement. But to truly excel, you need more than just a commitment to quality—you need data. The right metrics can illuminate your path to improved patient outcomes and cost savings. By tracking essential patient data, you’ll gain invaluable insights into your population’s health…
Milliman MedInsight combines data confidence with prescriptive insights and best-in-class analytics, to drive actionable results. Milliman MedInsight is one of the healthcare industry’s most highly regarded platforms for data warehousing and healthcare analytics. Their solutions have been adopted by over 300 health plans, employers, at-risk providers and ACOs, state governments, community health coalitions, and…
Is value-based care working in America? It’s a broad question, and the answer you get depends on whom you ask. In a 2023 survey of more than 400 providers, payers and payviders, most said they were currently engaged in value-based care (VBC) initiatives or were planning to launch programs soon. But there were mixed reactions…
A new report from the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) shed light on the strategies that have driven the success of ACOs in adopting value-based care (VBC). Based on in-depth interviews with high-performing ACOs, the September 2024 ACO Drivers for Success report outlines 5 core strategies for effective ACO management, including working across…