Primary Care Behavioral health

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

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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.

MSU Health Care announces Affiliation with Everside Health to Transform Employer-Based Primary Care Services in Michigan

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

The unique collaboration is in response to growing employer concerns regarding ongoing increases in health care costs and barriers to quality health care for their employees.

Key Points: 
  • The unique collaboration is in response to growing employer concerns regarding ongoing increases in health care costs and barriers to quality health care for their employees.
  • Everside's direct primary care model is positioned as an alternative to America's current fee-for-service health care delivery model.
  • MSU Health Care is the fully-integrated academic health center of Michigan State University, representing more than 600 faculty and affiliate providers.
  • MSU Health Care providers can be found in more than 100 locations, in nearly every county of the State of Michigan delivering primary and specialty care.

Eleven Health Care Organizations Form Primary Care for America

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, 11 organizations announced the formation of Primary Care for America , a collaboration focused on demonstrating the value of primary care, the need for increased primary care investment, and the importance of innovation in primary care delivery and payment models.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, 11 organizations announced the formation of Primary Care for America , a collaboration focused on demonstrating the value of primary care, the need for increased primary care investment, and the importance of innovation in primary care delivery and payment models.
  • Building on NASEM's report recommendations, Primary Care for America has outlined the following guiding principles to transform primary care in America:
    Our health system must prioritize the role of primary care physicians in promoting patient health and wellness instead of the current fee-for-service framework that narrowly incentivizes "sick" care.
  • "Operating on the front lines of health care, primary care clinicians are uniquely positioned to serve as the keystone of a modernized, high-functioning health care system that can enhance patient care and reduce health care costs," said Kyna Fong, PhD, CEO and co-founder, Elation Health, "Primary care clinicians provide valuable preventive care and are often the first line of defense in managing chronic diseases, identifying and diagnosing mental health illness, and reinforcing public health activities.
  • Primary Care for America (PCfA)is a collaboration focused on demonstrating the value of primary care, the need for increased primary care investment and the importance of innovation in primary care delivery and payment models.

New Data: MDLIVE Reports Virtual Primary Care Closes Critical Gaps in Care Among Disengaged Patients, Chronic Disease Sufferers

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Seventy percent of preventive care patients in MDLIVE's virtual primary care (VPC) program had no primary care visit in the previous 24 months, and fewer than 25% of those patients reported having a primary care provider, according to the MDLIVE study.

Key Points: 
  • Seventy percent of preventive care patients in MDLIVE's virtual primary care (VPC) program had no primary care visit in the previous 24 months, and fewer than 25% of those patients reported having a primary care provider, according to the MDLIVE study.
  • Among the 15 million covered members in its VPC program, 68% of patients who did preventive care visits have at least one chronic disease.
  • "Closing gaps in primary, preventive care is a cornerstone strategy in supporting patients, improving outcomes and reducing costs," said Dr. Cynthia Zelis, chief medical officer, MDLIVE.
  • "This data indicates that there is tremendous and very tangible enthusiasm for virtual primary care as a critical component of whole person health."

ReferWell and Khora Health Solutions Partner to Bring Better Care Coordination to Federally Qualified Health Centers

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

"FQHCs struggle with timely access to specialty care in key areas," said ReferWell CEO Vytas Kisielius.

Key Points: 
  • "FQHCs struggle with timely access to specialty care in key areas," said ReferWell CEO Vytas Kisielius.
  • Using the Specialty Care Access Network (SCAN) solution, providers can book appointments at the point-of-care, double patient follow-through with care and close the loop resulting in better care coordination.
  • "As the experts at driving efficient care transitions, ReferWell is bringing better care coordination and the streamlining of referral workflows to these health centers."
  • Khora is a health care organization focused on creating access to specialty care for underserved patient populations.

Brightside’s Telepsychiatry Platform Joins Cigna’s Behavioral Health Network

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Brightside , a mental health telemedicine platform that offers access to high-quality anxiety and depression care from anywhere, today announced that it has joined the national behavioral health network for Cigna Corporation, a global health service company.

Key Points: 
  • Brightside , a mental health telemedicine platform that offers access to high-quality anxiety and depression care from anywhere, today announced that it has joined the national behavioral health network for Cigna Corporation, a global health service company.
  • Cignas 14 million behavioral health customers can now access Brightsides evidence-based and data-driven approach to treating anxiety and depression through their commercial health care plans.
  • Now as part of Cignas behavioral health network, we can help even more people access the life-changing treatment they need to feel like themselves again.
  • Cigna is committed to providing our customers with the behavioral health care they need, when and where they need it and that is what Brightside will help us offer, said Dr. Doug Nemecek, Cignas chief medical officer for behavioral health.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority's primary, behavioral care integration model creates better access to health service

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

MONROE, La., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) continues its behavioral health and primary health care integration as a progressive approach to reaching the best outcomes in caring for people with multiple healthcare needs.

Key Points: 
  • MONROE, La., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) continues its behavioral health and primary health care integration as a progressive approach to reaching the best outcomes in caring for people with multiple healthcare needs.
  • Therefore, NEDHSA identified primary care settings to serve those individuals who had become the gateway to the behavioral health system.
  • "The integrative behavioral health and primary care model ensures that our citizens have access to the care they need, no matter where they enter the healthcare system," Dr. Sizer said.
  • In addition, J-PAL cited NEDHSA's work in providing patients with access to quality behavioral health care, integrated primary care, and social services.

CareSpan® Upgrades Proprietary Integrated Digital Care Platform with Release of CareSpan Clinic 2.0

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Friday, June 18, 2021

The recent upgrades to the CareSpan Clinic further streamline care delivery for providers, while new features empower our Nurse Practitioners to deliver care that is customized to their patients' needs."

Key Points: 
  • The recent upgrades to the CareSpan Clinic further streamline care delivery for providers, while new features empower our Nurse Practitioners to deliver care that is customized to their patients' needs."
  • Our technology roadmap includes more advancements to our best-in-class integrated care delivery platform in the months to come.
  • For further information please visit: https://www.americanapn.com
    American MedPsych Network is a growing national group practice of primary care physicians, specialists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists who are delivering care using the CareSpan Clinic.
  • CareSpan is dedicated to the future of integrated digital care, using sophisticated digital diagnostic and clinical decision support tools in collaboration with primary, specialty and mental health providers to drive better outcomes with a patient-centered approach.

Pack Health Publishes Research Confirming Impact for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in JMIR Diabetes

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Digital health coaching is a common diabetes self-management support strategy and has been linked to positive mental and physical health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Digital health coaching is a common diabetes self-management support strategy and has been linked to positive mental and physical health outcomes.
  • For this study, the digital health coaching program included patient-centered lifestyle and psychosocial support through phone calls, texts, and emails with a dedicated Pack Health Advisor.
  • Pack Health is an evidence-based patient engagement platform that changes health behaviors to close gaps in care and improve outcomes.
  • Pack Health comprehensively addresses chronic conditions, comorbidities, social determinants, and barriers to drive results across industries, including life sciences, health systems, health plans, and research.

Eden Health Brings Concierge Physical Therapy Direct to Employees

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National medical practice Eden Health today announced the incorporation of physical therapy as part of its comprehensive healthcare services for Eden Health patients.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National medical practice Eden Health today announced the incorporation of physical therapy as part of its comprehensive healthcare services for Eden Health patients.
  • Members can receive a referral through an Eden Health primary care physician in person or virtually or they can have direct access by messaging an Eden Health Care Team member to arrange an appointment.
  • "Physical therapy, behavioral care, and primary care all work in concert for an individual's overall health and quality of life, and Eden Health is leading the way providing this robust collaborative care," stated Matt McCambridge , CEO and co-founder of Eden Health.
  • Dr. Kevin Kenefick was the one of the original architects of the physical therapy program at Eden Health, and he has recently been named the Director of Physical Therapy.