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  • Five approaches to predict high-expenditure beneficiaries among different segments of the Medicaid populations are examined. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • Are home health agencies using the right quality measures to track care? What changes are HHAs making in response to the use of performance measures by CMS? This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • A recent study suggests health coaches could provide significant cost savings to patients and health systems, reduce patient hospitalizations and emergency department visits, improve patient health, and improve the quality of care for high-risk patient populations. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • Of the 12 million Americans who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, 26% of hospitalizations were potentially avoidable. Total healthcare expenditures for this group exceed $300 billion a year, due in part to misaligned financial incentives between the two programs. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • Eighty percent of ACOs reported using home visits for some of their patients, with larger ACOs more commonly using home visits. Under alternative payment models ? including accountable care organization (ACO) contracts ? providers may have greater motivation to improve care delivery for patients with complex clinical needs because they are responsible for the patients? total cost of care. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • Telehealth is predicted to be the next big investment for seniors aging in place. The number of seniors requiring additional caregiving and support due to chronic disease will increase from about 14 percent of the senior population in 2010 to 21 percent by 2050, putting the pressure on healthcare providers to improve caregiving platforms. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) recently announced five new payment models transforming?kidney care so that patients?with chronic kidney disease have access to high quality, coordinated care. The payment models are in response to an executive order signed by President Trump on advancing kidney health. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • About two-thirds of hospital readmission costs were higher than their initial admission costs for common diagnoses in 2016, according to a Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Statistical Brief released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • Adam Boehler left his position as the deputy administrator and director of CMS and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). His position at CMMI was important to home and community-based providers. His work created models to pay primary care physicians based on value, tie prices of drugs administered in a doctor's office to the amount other countries pay, and a drive to move?more people to get dialysis in their homes. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
  • The rate of readmissions increases in the first two days after a SNF discharge. If SNFs lower their readmission rates, providers can earn the two percent. CMS reports almost three-quarters of the providers in the country will receive a cut under VBP. This article is free to 1-Year Classic and 2-Year Premium subscribers.
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    Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, In-Home Care, and Community-Based organizations hold the answers to lower the overall cost of chronic care, decrease readmissions and emergency department visits, and efficiently oversee high-risk patients to improve outcomes and optimize the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. This online Master Class will delve deep into chronic care management strategies. Discover the secrets to cultivating robust referral relationships, crafting engaging value propositions, and mastering the art of presenting compelling business cases. Elevate your partnerships to new heights, driving patient-centered care and achieving unparalleled outcomes. JULY 18, 2024 – Live Virtual (Can't attend live? The live recording will be available on demand.) EARLY BIRD: $375 THROUGH JUNE 20 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER JUNE 20: $420 REGISTRATION ENDS: JUNE 25 Registration includes enrollment for up to 10 people. Must be enrolled to attend. Business email required for each enrollee. This Master Class is delivered live online but will also be available afterward on demand, ensuring you can get valuable insights even if you cannot attend the live event. Don’t let your busy schedule hinder your access to valuable knowledge and skills.

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    Additional enrollees will be enabled upon completion of initial enrollee. Company email addresses required. Think Tank programs are open only to provider organizations delivering patient care, including home health care, at-home care, hospice, palliative care, community-based organizations, hospitals, ACOs, managed care organizations, and physicians. Enrollees for the program must be full-time employees of the organization. If you are unsure whether your organization qualifies for Think Tank programs or your organization is a provider that also sells products, services or you are a consultant then contact us before enrolling.
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    Your organization holds a distinctive advantage in fostering connections with payers and Medicare Advantage Plans. With the expansion of Medicare Advantage Plans reaching 60%, it’s crucial to gain insights into their eagerness to broaden their involvement in home-based clinical models of care and their methods of integrating Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, and In-Home Care services. This online Master Class will uncover pathways for fostering relationships, crafting persuasive value propositions, and equipping you with the skills to present a compelling business case for strengthening collaborations between your organization, payers, and Medicare Advantage Plan. JULY 18, 2024 -Live Virtual (Can't attend live? The live recording will be available on demand.) EARLY BIRD: $375 THROUGH JULY 11 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER JULY 11: $420 REGISTRATION ENDS: JULY 16 Registration includes enrollment for up to 10 people. Must be enrolled to attend. Business email required for each enrollee. This Master Class is delivered live online but will also be available afterward on demand, ensuring you can get valuable insights even if you cannot attend the live event. Don’t let your busy schedule hinder your access to valuable knowledge and skills.

    Add Your Enrollees

    Additional enrollees will be enabled upon completion of initial enrollee. Company email addresses required. Think Tank programs are open only to provider organizations delivering patient care, including home health care, at-home care, hospice, palliative care, community-based organizations, hospitals, ACOs, managed care organizations, and physicians. Enrollees for the program must be full-time employees of the organization. If you are unsure whether your organization qualifies for Think Tank programs or your organization is a provider that also sells products, services or you are a consultant then contact us before enrolling.
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