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Preventive Medicine is the Key to Value-Based Care

July 18, 2023Garrett Schmittpreventive care, Preventive Medicine

We’re amid a massive provider shortage, and it’s only getting worse. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is on track to face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. As a result of being unable to access care, patients are pushing off routine health services. Neglected care comes…

Expanding Social Determinants of Health Benefits Among Public Payers

October 11, 2021Garrett SchmittNo CommentsBipartisan Policy Center, HHS, Medicaid, Payers, preventive care, public payers, SDOH, social determinants of health

HHS needs to expand the list of social determinants of health that public payers can cover and hold public payers accountable to covering preventive services that can help address social determinants of health, the Bipartisan Policy Center said in a report. “The U.S. can improve population health and health outcomes by integrating social services with the…