Health Economics

United States Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures 2021 and Efforts to Contain Out-of-Pocket Spending - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Professional services, Public policy, Government, Healthcare reform, Health, Other Health, Finance, Health Economics, OOP, Out-of-pocket expense, Articles, Health care prices in the United States, Health, Microeconomics

The "Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures in the United States, 5th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures in the United States, 5th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A variety of demographic, business, and government trends are contributing to rising out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenses in the United States.
  • This report examines these trends in detail, focusing on the financial aspects of OOP spending growth and quantifying the growth of OOP spending with forecasts of total expenditures and specialized healthcare financing.
  • The report examines past, current, and future levels of U.S. out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures both in total and as specific sub-groups (by type, by payment method, by elective vs. non-elective).

Government of Canada Invests over $3.1 Million to Expand Virtual Health Care Services in Nunavut

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Health, Patty Hajdu, Health informatics, Articles, Health Economics, Health policy, Health care

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement with Nunavut to expand virtual health care services for its residents.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement with Nunavut to expand virtual health care services for its residents.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that now more than ever Canadians need access to virtual health care services.
  • Virtual Health Services are vital to allowing Nunavummiut to access health care in their communities and ensuring continuity of care."
  • This will enable the longer-term adoption of high-quality and safe virtual health care services as a complement to in-person care.

Worldwide Digital Health Solutions for Behavioral Health Management Industry Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Other Health, Health, Data management, Technology, Software, Articles, Health, Health Economics, Health policy, Digital health, Telehealth, Public health, Mental health, Draft:ICT4Health, World Health Summit

The "Global Digital Health Solutions for Behavioral Health Management Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Digital Health Solutions for Behavioral Health Management Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) made the following statement many years ago, "There is no health without mental health".
  • Today, as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, another public health crisis is looming over our health systems - that of deteriorating mental health.
  • This study decodes the digital health landscape for behavioral health management solutions.

Independent Practices Working With Aledade Will Earn More Than Double in Shared Savings This Year Across All Payers, Despite Pandemic Headwinds

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Managed care, Health, Accountable care organization, Healthcare reform in the United States, Primary care, Health Economics, Pay for performance, Oncology Care Model

Aledade member practices share in the savings they help create and are projected to receive more than $120 million from all payers for their performance in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Aledade member practices share in the savings they help create and are projected to receive more than $120 million from all payers for their performance in 2020.
  • These payments will provide a much-needed inflow of revenue to keep practices' doors open beyond the pandemic.
  • Aledade supported practices in their delivery of primary care during a year in which access to in-person care was extremely limited.
  • Founded in 2014, Aledade works with independent practices, health centers, and clinics to build and lead Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) anchored in primary care.

Accresa Partners With Collaborative Health Partners to Facilitate Expansion of Fee-Based Primary Care Delivery Model

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Insurance, Human resources, Professional services, Small business, Software, Managed care, Health, General Health, Health, Primary care, Articles, Health Economics, Healthcare reform in the United States, Health care, Fee-for-service, Health informatics, Direct primary care, Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative, Primary Care Behavioral health

Fee-based primary care is an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service payment model that allows patients to access a defined set of primary and preventive care services for a fixed monthly or annual fee.

Key Points: 
  • Fee-based primary care is an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service payment model that allows patients to access a defined set of primary and preventive care services for a fixed monthly or annual fee.
  • Our belief is that more primary care engagement leads to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs, said Shawn Crawford, CEO of Collaborative Health Partners.
  • Accresa is the first payment technology platform to make direct primary care and other emerging healthcare models accessible within workplace benefit plans.
  • Collaborative Health Partners (CHP) brings together independent physicians and specialists to streamline care, increase cost efficiencies and improve access to community resources.

CareConnectMD and Curve Health Partner to Create an Exceptional Care Experience for California Seniors

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Emergency medicine, Health, Health care quality, Health Economics, Patient

We're thrilled to partner with Curve Health to bring this solution to those we care for."

Key Points: 
  • We're thrilled to partner with Curve Health to bring this solution to those we care for."
  • The partnership between CareConnectMD and Curve Health will improve patient care and outcomes, increase census, drive higher per patient reimbursement, and ensure SNFs are operating effectively and efficiently.
  • A recent study by Western Journal of Emergency Medicine found care provided through the Curve Health platform reduced SNF patient hospital admissions by up to 80%.
  • The Curve Health platform was designed by and for its users, and CareConnectMD is the ideal partner to optimize value for all stakeholders, and most importantly provide optimal care for patients."

Summit Health Announces New Members to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Hospitals, General Health, Health, Other Health, Articles, Health, Health policy, Primary care, Health Economics, Health care, Public health

Summit Health today announced the addition of two new members to its management company board of directors.

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  • Summit Health today announced the addition of two new members to its management company board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005251/en/
    Kate Walsh and Todd Walthall each bring tremendous depth of experience, and richness of perspectives to the direction, strategy, and the next chapter of Summit Health, said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, CEO, Summit Health.
  • Steeped in many aspects of health care and public health, Kate offers a wealth of knowledge and insights to our board.
  • Summit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

HST, a MultiPlan Company, and Healthcare Bluebook Partner to Help Employers Offer Transparent and Affordable Health Plans

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Insurance, Professional services, Software, Networks, Health, General Health, Data management, Consumer electronics, Health care quality, Health Economics, Health, Articles, Healthcare reform in the United States, HST, a MultiPlan Company, Healthcare Bluebook, HST, A MULTIPLAN COMPANY, HEALTHCARE BLUEBOOK

“Purchasing healthcare is an opaque process that prevents consumers from comparing prices to understand the value of medical care,” said Ryan Day, President, HST. “HST and Healthcare Bluebook share a similar vision to make healthcare easy to navigate. By combining reliable cost and quality data – and by reflecting network participation when a network is in place -- we are changing the way healthcare is purchased while facilitating accountable care. Together, we can help consumers select and receive medical care that is appropriate for them.”

Key Points: 
  • HST, a MultiPlan Company, which enables Value-Driven Health Plan (VDHP) benefit plan designs, has partnered with Healthcare Bluebook, the industry-leading healthcare quality and price digital navigation solution, to help employers achieve sustainable health benefit programs by promoting high-quality, affordable care among their members.
  • HST and Healthcare Bluebook share a similar vision to make healthcare easy to navigate.
  • At Healthcare Bluebook, we provide data-driven insights in a consumer-friendly way and offer clarity to consumers and employers, said Tim Johnston, Senior Vice President of Sales at Healthcare Bluebook.
  • Healthcare Bluebook uses industry-leading objective quality and price data and claims-driven ROI reporting to deliver healthcare value insights to consumers, employers and healthcare providers and payors.

18 Health System CEOs, 1,300+ Caregivers Implore Congress to Support Biden Gun Violence Plan

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hospitals, General Health, Health, Other Health, Articles, Health Economics, Dispute resolution, Ethics, Human behavior, Social conflict, Violence, Public health

The plea from America’s health care CEOs and caretakers -- which was sent to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy -- was the result of a grassroots effort led by Mr. Dowling, Chethan Sathya, MD, the director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Joseph Sakran, MD, a gun violence survivor, trauma surgeon and director of emergency general surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Through their advocacy, they helped galvanize health leaders across America to urge Congressional support of hospital- and community-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs). These programs enable health care professionals to screen non-fatal gunshot patients to identify those at greatest risk for re-injury and connect them with support services, including trauma-informed care, job training, and housing.

Key Points: 
  • Addressing gun violence isn't a Republican issue or Democratic issue -- it's a public health issue.
  • Through their advocacy, they helped galvanize health leaders across America to urge Congressional support of hospital- and community-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs).
  • Utilizing a $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Northwell Health is screening patients for gun violence risk.
  • Gun violence is a pressing public health crisis and racial equity issue that requires a public health response, said Fatimah Loren Dreier, executive director of the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention.

Vizient Announces Direct-to-Employer Solutions for Hospitals Serving Self-Insured Health Plans

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hospitals, Health, Practice Management, Medical Supplies, Health Economics, Vizient, Inc., Health system

To meet the increasing demand from self-insured employers looking to contract with health care provider networks, Vizient, Inc. announced the launch of its Direct to Employer Solutions for health care systems.

Key Points: 
  • To meet the increasing demand from self-insured employers looking to contract with health care provider networks, Vizient, Inc. announced the launch of its Direct to Employer Solutions for health care systems.
  • The solutions include a national high-value network currently comprising six Vizient member health systems, direct-to-employer advisory services and connections with network administrative partners.
  • Vizient members participating in the initial network are BJC HealthCare, Emory Healthcare, Johns Hopkins Medicine, MemorialCare Health System, Northwestern Medicine, and Providence.
  • Vizient is uniquely positioned to help health systems to enter and succeed in the direct to employer marketplace.