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The future of health care is digital and inclusive. Highmark Inc. is setting new standards in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. We sat down with Highmark’s Dr. Melissa Perry and Demetrios Marousis to learn how the health plan is breaking barriers and using technology to improve mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Head over to our YT to see how technology and compassion are at the heart of their mission. https://bit.ly/4d8BeXC

Every month, our partners host free webinars on various topics that can equip you with the tools and expertise you need to make a difference in health care. Here’s a fun one to check out this month: Guardians of the (data) Galaxy 🌌. Inovalon Sagility

70% of billing disputes submitted to arbitration in 2023 came from four private equity-backed organizations. Private equity’s short-term business model presents ongoing challenges to health care affordability.

Part of the value of conferences is the opportunity to connect one-on-one with other health care professionals across the country. To foster these impactful discussions, we're adding a new Peer Connect series to the #AHIPDigital lineup. These small-group, peer-to-peer discussions provide an opportunity to engage in insightful conversations with other C-suite and VP-level peers and professionals. They are designed to promote dialogue and collaboration in advancing innovation, improving consumer experience, and supporting a more person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. Check out the session topics and register today.

More than 33 million seniors and people with disabilities choose Medicare Advantage because it gives them better health care at far lower costs. For these beneficiaries, MA isn’t a political issue – it’s a kitchen table issue.

We love this quote from L.A. Care Health Plan CEO John Baackes. “Health care is more than just a plastic card in your wallet.” L.A. Care Health Plan announced that it will provide a total of $425,000 to three organizations to support the health care safety net, improve health disparities, and address systemic racism, including the California Black Freedom Fund, STEM to the Future, and California Community Foundation.

More than 33 million Americans choose Medicare Advantage because it provides better health care at lower costs. Learn how we're working to protect and strengthen MA for the beneficiaries who depend on it.

Site-neutral reforms would help protect patients from excessive, hidden, and unjustified hospital fees. The CBO “is throwing cold water" on criticism of these common-sense proposals. Learn more ⬇️