AHIP, AMA, NAACOS Release Playbook for Value-Based Care
AHIP, the AMA and NAACOS released a playbook last week that provides the best practices for value-based care. It is based on experiences from physicians, value-based care entities and payers.
Innovaccer Previews Its New Provider AI Copilot at HIMSS24
On Monday at HIMSS24, Innovaccer unveiled a preview of its new AI copilot for providers, which is slated to go on the market by the end of 2024. The solution is a portable tablet device designed to provide clinicians with point-of-care support — it flags care and coding gaps, assists with clinical documentation and advises clinicians on possible diagnosis pathways.
“The Name May Be ‘Neue’ but Their Problems are Old”: Will Bright Health’s Rebrand Save It?
Bright Health Group recently announced that it is adopting NeueHealth as its corporate brand name after it shed its insurance business and is focusing on its value-based consumer care business. But getting rid of the Bright Health name doesn't get rid of its financial problems, experts say.
ACO REACH Challenging to Succeed in First Year But Tools Can Help
To succeed in ACO Reach, groups need to accurately identify the social determinants of health (SDoH) barriers affecting their patient population and determine which barriers could be addressed effectively. Some technology can accurately note specific SDoH risk factors facing a given patient and offer targeted intervention recommendations based on that patient’s unique SDoH risk factors.
New Startup Launches To Bring VBC to Endocrinology Practices
Valendo Health, the newest startup built at Redesign Health, launched on Tuesday. The company partners with independent endocrinology practices and provides technology to help them thrive in value-based care arrangements.
Novel Approaches Are Essential for Enabling Patient-First Outcomes in Value Based Care Models
Despite the significant challenges to improving U.S. health outcomes while reducing healthcare spending, I am heartened by the exciting ways in which government organizations and the private sector are innovating and deploying new technologies that can achieve these goals.
A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
What Are the Challenges in Moving Along Value-Based Care in Rural Communities?
Adoption of value-based care has been slower in rural communities. With many rural providers struggling to even stay afloat, it can be difficult to switch to value-based care, according to one healthcare executive.
How Can AI Support Value-Based Care?
During a panel discussion at CES 2024, health executives shared safe ways AI can be used to support value-based care. This includes automating tasks and predicting who needs additional care.
Commons Clinic Launches $100M Center to Advance Value-based MSK Care
Commons Clinic — a value-based physician group providing musculoskeletal care to patients in the Los Angeles area — announced the launch of its Center for Spine Economics, Outcomes & Research. The center will research and test new models that move spinal care out of the hospital and into community-based accountable care networks. The startup plans to invest $100 million in the center over the next decade.
Rethinking Healthcare: Navigating the Uncomfortable Path of Value-Based Care
In aggregate, value based care has yet to produce the consistent, positive results that we seek. But VBC’s slow start is actually a reflection of the difficulty of transitioning away from our entrenched healthcare compensation system.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
One VC Firm’s 5 Healthcare Predictions for 2024
Executives at LRVHealth expect to see a continued focus on generative AI, increased enrollment in Medicare Advantage and more in 2024.
Arcadia Sells Its Value-Based Care Division to a Fledgling Startup
Guidehealth, a nascent value-based care enablement startup, acquired Arcadia’s value-based care service division. Acquiring this business unit allows Guidehealth to provide health systems with a platform that helps them succeed in value-based care arrangements while still maintaining their patient volume levels.
How Corporate Healthcare is Leading on Value-Based Care
Value-based care depends on keeping a total population of patients healthier and less in need of higher-cost services. To do so, organizations must be able to predict costs in advance, better understand patient risks, and manage the cost of services. Corporate healthcare is set up to do just that.
Aledade, Anthem Form New Value-Based Medicaid Partnership for Virginians
A new partnership between Aledade and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia aims to improve access to value-based primary care for Medicaid members.
The Challenges of Health Insurance: Barriers to Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
Rising out-of-pocket costs and barriers preventing or delaying the utilization of healthcare coverage highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that goes beyond insurance coverage alone and addresses the underlying issues affecting healthcare accessibility and affordability.