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Modern Healthcare highlights the importance of addressing inequities in health care. In particular, they discuss URAC’s work with National Minority Quality Forum and other key stakeholders to launch our Health Equity Accreditation, built around the CMS Framework for Health Equity. https://hubs.la/Q02bVvWT0 (Subscription Required to View) #healthEquity #healthcare

Health coverage is critical to achieving health equity. “People have never experienced anything like the Medicaid Unwinding before. If we can help them find alternative healthcare before they need a doctor, it’s a win on every single level,” says Jennifer Wilkes, EAP Training & Outreach Manager. In this real-world case story, read how we’re assisting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on their Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) with outreach and #CX solutions to help people access health coverage. https://lnkd.in/g8JVDeZi #HealthEquity #CustomerExperience  

Medicare Advantage Organizations are paving the way for tailored health plans with plans designed for specific populations. Read more about how these insurers are adapting, leading, and innovating. #healthit #healthplans #medicareadvantage

Embracing the Complexity of Lived Experiences in Healthcare The latest article from Fierce Healthcare highlights the importance of acknowledging and embracing the diverse lived experiences of individuals to enhance healthcare outcomes. Tailoring healthcare services to meet the unique needs of each patient leads to better health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. Recognizing the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence health allows providers to address the root causes of health issues, not just the symptoms. And, engaging with patients, caregivers, and communities fosters a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery. We are dedicated to promoting a healthcare system that values and integrates the diverse experiences of all individuals. By embracing complexity, we can drive innovation and improve the quality of care for everyone. #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #InclusiveHealthcare #LivedExperiences #HealthcareQuality

🧡If you are a healthcare professional supporting Medicaid, Medicare, or Marketplace plans, this webinar is for you. Save the Date to attend Healthcare Dynamics International’s "Numbers to Names: Driving Health Equity Results Through a Whole-Person, Whole-Community Approach to Care" webinar hosted by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) on December 14, 2023! HCDI President & Founder Jean Drummond will explore the impact of applying quantitative and qualitative data to drive effective health equity interventions for health plan members. A focus on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) barriers, specifically non-emergency medical transportation, will be addressed during the webinar. Serving over 25 million members, ACAP is a national trade association for not-for-profit safety net health plans working to improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable. Safety net health plans work with community health centers, hospitals, and primary care providers to ensure those with low incomes and complex healthcare needs receive high-quality care. 📝Register to attend the webinar now: https://lnkd.in/eGsR83Sb 🔍To learn more about HCDI and ACAP, visit www.hcdi.com and www.communityplans.net. #HCDI #HCDInternational #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #NonEmergencyMedicalTransportation #HealthcareProfessionals #MedicaidSupport #MedicareSupport #MarketplacePlans #SafetyNetHealthPlans #HealthEquity #WholePersonApproach #WholeCommunityApproach #ACAP #Webinar

On November 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled proposed rules for Medicare Advantage plan sponsors, addressing various aspects such as agent and broker compensation, behavioral health care access, supplementary benefit notifications, and health equity. 🌐 Implications: These proposed rules aim to address issues of market consolidation, enhance behavioral health access, improve communication on supplemental benefits, and introduce measures to ensure health equity in Medicare Advantage utilization management. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q029vw1-0 #CMS #MedicareAdvantage

From Harvard to Medicaid: Why Even Healthcare Insiders Struggle with the System In a revealing look at the complexities of our healthcare system, two industry insiders share their unexpected personal struggles. Here's why their stories matter: 🔹 Unexpected Challenges: A Harvard-educated physician and a healthcare leader both faced healthcare access issues they thought they'd be immune to. 🔹 Hidden Struggles: These experiences highlight how health-related social needs and system navigation difficulties can affect anyone. 🔹 Systemic Flaws: Our healthcare system often fails to account for the complex realities of individuals' lives. 🔹 Call for Change: The authors advocate for a new approach that anticipates unexpected needs and closes systemic gaps. 🔹 Promising Solutions: Auto-enrollment, payment reform, and data sharing are highlighted as potential game-changers. 🔹 Collaboration is Key: The article emphasizes the importance of 'co-opetition' and cross-sector partnerships in driving meaningful change. Key Takeaway: To truly improve healthcare, we must embrace the complexity of lived experiences and build a more connected, holistic system of care. Have you or someone you know faced unexpected challenges in navigating the healthcare system? How can we better design our systems to serve everyone? #HealthcareReform #PatientExperience #HealthEquity #SystemicChange

New findings reveal just 17% of Americans understand their healthcare costs beforehand, fueling dissatisfaction. Despite record healthcare spending, transparency remains a challenge. 95% demand clearer pricing from healthcare providers. With costs soaring and a record-high number delaying medical care due to expenses, it's imperative for organizations to prioritize transparency. Let's advocate for accessible healthcare pricing to empower patients and enhance trust. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euQbNnaS #HealthcareTransparency #PatientEmpowerment #HealthcareCosts #HealthcareAffordability #PriceTransparency #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareEquity #HealthcareQuality #PatientCare #MedicalBilling

Interesting! For the past three years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has made efforts toward building “a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high-quality, affordable, and person-centered care.” This year, the Innovation Center is focusing on three areas: 1. safety-net provider participation in models to improve care for more beneficiaries 2. data collection that supports whole-person care 3. payment innovations to narrow disparities http://spr.ly/6047gl0MR #HealthEquity #Healthcare