Health Blawg

APRIL 8, 2018

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Health Policy 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 8, 2018

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Health Policy 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 8, 2018

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Health Policy 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 8, 2018

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Health Policy 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 8, 2018

The Humana-Kindred deal, the existing United Health Care conglomerate with insurer and provider services, and other providers under the payor umbrella, are further exemplars of this approach — becoming “ payviders ,” to cite the neologism favored by one of my recent podcast guests.

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Health Policy 60

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Fourth Acquisition Bolsters Remote Patient Monitoring Company’s Presence in Primary Care and Cardiology CoachCare , a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual health company, has acquired Nashville, Tennessee-based RPM company Verustat , for an undisclosed amount. Originally announced December 18th, 2023

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FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Aledade are joining to launch a new initiative that will support hundreds of independently owned and operated primary care physician clinics in the state through accountable care organizations.

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FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Care and treatment options for patients living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s are often fragmented and limited and many primary care physicians feel unprepared to meet increased patient | Harmonic Health launched to bridge gaps in care for dementia patients by bringing together advanced technology and an expert care team to partner with (..)

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 7, 2024

Those living in lower healthcare disparity communities use telehealth more frequently for minor issues such as uncomplicated upper respiratory infection or routine primary care follow-up, compared to individuals in high healthcare disparity areas who present with multiple, often inadequately treated chronic illnesses.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Some operational kinks needed to be worked out, however, but our ability to connect patients to their primary care providers immediately reduced anxiety and fear associated with the pandemic." "Notably, our persistently mentally ill and chronically ill patients were the first to benefit from this service expansion.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 8, 2018

PHQ-9’s may be administered by primary care providers), so that the behavioral health data may be integrated into the analytics framework used to manage population health. Behavioral health, said Cindy, doesn’t necessarily have to be integrated into the delivery system, but assessments should be integrated (e.g.,

Primary Care 113

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 24, 2020

A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Tabor pointed out that under the Quality Payment Program, CMS designates alternative payment models including accountable care organizations, episode-based payment models and primary care-focused models. "A key issue is how to achieve the benefits of telehealth while limiting the risks," said Tabor.

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Digital Health Wire

JUNE 21, 2023

The primary care enablement company just raised what looks like its “ last funding round needed ” after securing an eye-popping $260M in Series F capital. Aledade partners with independent primary care practices to establish tech-enabled accountable care organizations.

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Primary Care Accountable Care Medicare Digital Health 52

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Sales WellSpan Health chose KeyCare as its partner in expanding into virtual primary care and behavioral health services. The Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network welcomed Natalie Davis to the Accountable Care Action Collaborative ; Davis is CEO of United States of Care.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

After December 31, 2024, when these flexibilities expire, some Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may offer telehealth services that allow primary care doctors to care for patients without an in-person visit, no matter where they live. Medicare Advantage plans may offer additional telehealth benefits.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

With a commitment to the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, high-quality care, the system’s 6,600 affiliated physicians and more than 34,000 employees provide personalized, outcome-oriented experiences across more than 250 care delivery sites throughout the Southeast Texas area.

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Digital Health Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

The program generates savings by working with accountable care organizations, or groups of providers who collaborate to cut down on avoidable utilization, duplicative care, and medical errors. CMS called out the fact that low-revenue ACOs comprised mostly of primary care physicians generated $294 per capita in net savings (vs.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Medicare Accountable Care Digital Health 52

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: Lead Data Architect – Healthcare (Remote) About Our Company Vytalize Health is a leading value-based care platform for seniors that has raised over $70 million in financing from top healthcare investors.

Health IT 104

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Xealth

MAY 14, 2024

Details on the Sessions: Title: Because technology is only as good as those that use it; getting the change management process right Presenter: Cindy Gipson, Assistant Vice President, Growth & Accountable Care Enterprise, Scripps Health When: Tuesday, May 14, 3:10pm Title: Maximize patient engagement with remote platforms and devices Panelists: (..)

Digital Health 53

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Xealth

MAY 29, 2024

Cindy Gipson, Assistant VP for Growth & Accountable Care Enterprise at Scripps Health, offered that last piece of advice during her presentation, titled “Because technology is only as good as those that use it; getting the change management process right is critical.” What can be automated, standardized and centralized?

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Health Blawg

APRIL 27, 2018

Health Care Law and Consulting. Related Stories Will Vertical Integration Kill the Primary Care Practice? With this background I ask you: What is your definition of population health and what are the tools we need to manage it more effectively? David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC. You should follow me on Twitter: @healthblawg.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

When digital services are available, they’re often disconnected from primary care. Partnerships Carium is using Amazon Bedrock to incorporate AI into virtual care management , with a focus on risk stratification, care gaps, and data summaries. HCPLAN also added the advocacy group Accountable for Health.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 16, 2023

Value Based Care and Emergency Department Use Value based care (VBC) strategies require a high level of member engagement, proactive outreach, and seamless coordination of care to scale across diverse populations and drive a successful business model.

Life Science 88

Life Science Accountable Care Primary Care Public Health 88

GlobalMed

JULY 31, 2019

Managed care organizations like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) typically require patients to see providers in their network. Systems like accountable care organizations (ACOs) that use value-based care or payment models can no longer manage the cost or quality of the patient’s care.

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Telemedicine Primary Care Accountable Care Telehealth 49

Health Blawg

JANUARY 8, 2018

PHQ-9’s may be administered by primary care providers), so that the behavioral health data may be integrated into the analytics framework used to manage population health. Behavioral health, said Cindy, doesn’t necessarily have to be integrated into the delivery system, but assessments should be integrated (e.g.,

Primary Care 60

Primary Care Healthcare Innovation HIE Nursing 60

American Well

AUGUST 27, 2013

Primary care doctors, on average, see 20 to 30 patients a day, maybe more, back-to-back. s more, with telehealth physicians and practices can actually manage chronic disease and coordinate care. It is a frustrating time to be a physician. s hard work. Physically and mentally.

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Telemedicine 48

American Well

JUNE 22, 2017

When it comes to telemedicine and telehealth, the CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 will put a number of new provisions into action, including (but not limited to) the following: Increase the cap on the total number of participating beneficiaries from 10,000 to 15,000.

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American Well

JUNE 22, 2017

When it comes to telemedicine and telehealth, the CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 will put a number of new provisions into action, including (but not limited to) the following: Increase the cap on the total number of participating beneficiaries from 10,000 to 15,000.

Medicare 48

Medicare Telemedicine Telehealth Accountable Care 48

American Well

AUGUST 27, 2013

Primary care doctors, on average, see 20 to 30 patients a day, maybe more, back-to-back. s more, with telehealth physicians and practices can actually manage chronic disease and coordinate care. It is a frustrating time to be a physician. s hard work. Physically and mentally.

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Pharmaceuticals Accountable Care Telemedicine 48

GlobalMed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As community hubs of healthcare, they are tasked with delivering expert medical care across emergency departments, outpatient practices, surgical suites, labs, radiology departments, intensive care units and more. Meet accountable care and risk contracts. That in itself is a tall order. Lower healthcare costs.

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Telehealth Telemedicine Primary Care Nursing 53

Hinduja Global Solutions

JUNE 18, 2019

While electronic data exchange solutions and accountable care contracts have been implemented, the improvement in resolution is negligible, according to HGS internal research, at less than 5% in best cases. Ideally, providers should show adequate attention to payer involvement in their patients’ care.

Accountable Care 40

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 8, 2018

PHQ-9’s may be administered by primary care providers), so that the behavioral health data may be integrated into the analytics framework used to manage population health. Behavioral health, said Cindy, doesn’t necessarily have to be integrated into the delivery system, but assessments should be integrated (e.g.,

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Primary Care HIE Nursing 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 8, 2018

PHQ-9’s may be administered by primary care providers), so that the behavioral health data may be integrated into the analytics framework used to manage population health. Behavioral health, said Cindy, doesn’t necessarily have to be integrated into the delivery system, but assessments should be integrated (e.g.,

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Primary Care HIE Nursing 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 8, 2018

PHQ-9’s may be administered by primary care providers), so that the behavioral health data may be integrated into the analytics framework used to manage population health. Behavioral health, said Cindy, doesn’t necessarily have to be integrated into the delivery system, but assessments should be integrated (e.g.,

Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare Innovation Primary Care HIE Nursing 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 27, 2018

by Paul Dattoli Related Stories Paving the way for “Fee For Value” with Health Catalyst’s Dan Burton — Harlow on Healthcare Will Vertical Integration Kill the Primary Care Practice? Comments With this background I ask you: What is your definition of. Comments Comments. Comments Comments.

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Health Blawg

APRIL 27, 2018

by Paul Dattoli Related Stories Paving the way for “Fee For Value” with Health Catalyst’s Dan Burton — Harlow on Healthcare Will Vertical Integration Kill the Primary Care Practice? Comments With this background I ask you: What is your definition of. You should follow me on Twitter: @healthblawg.

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