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HearingLoss.com Delivers Credible Hearing Health Information to Consumers

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
American Academy, Health, Music, Olson, Social media, Education, Walker, Hearing loss, Guided Care, Sale, Hearing, Certification, Partnership, Patient, Food, Kool-Aid, Blog, Food and Drug Administration, WebMD, Practice management, ENT, Dentistry, Nursing, Sound Blaster Audigy, Audiology

Olson's YouTube channel, @DrCliffAuD, has over 260,000 subscribers and features more than 800 videos about hearing loss and hearing treatment with over 42 million views, making him the most visible hearing care expert in the U.S.

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  • Olson's YouTube channel, @DrCliffAuD, has over 260,000 subscribers and features more than 800 videos about hearing loss and hearing treatment with over 42 million views, making him the most visible hearing care expert in the U.S.
  • Mason Walker, chief executive officer of Audigy, said last year's U.S. Food and Drug Administration decision to allow the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, as well the rise of hearing benefit management companies, big-box retail hearing care, and direct-to-consumer advertising by hearing aid manufacturers has raised awareness of hearing loss.
  • "Audigy teamed up with Dr. Cliff to produce credible information and send people to the best professionals.
  • They can help consumers determine whether they may have hearing loss – and give providers information they can use to offer help right in the first patient visit.

MetroPlusHealth to Provide Health Insurance Coverage and Comprehensive Care Management to Over 1,000 New York City Youth in Foster Care and VFCAs

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
MEN, Other Professional Services, Health, Insurance, Consumer, Other Health, Professional services, Teens, Managed care, Children, Hospitals, Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Health, Articles, Managed care, Family, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid, Health care, Foster care, Long-term care, Guided Care

MetroPlusHealth, New York Citys five-star rated health plan, announced today that children and youth placed in foster care under Voluntary Foster Care Agencies (VFCAs) with 29-I licenses will now receive access to quality health care through MetroPlusHealth and other Medicaid Managed Care Plans.

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  • MetroPlusHealth, New York Citys five-star rated health plan, announced today that children and youth placed in foster care under Voluntary Foster Care Agencies (VFCAs) with 29-I licenses will now receive access to quality health care through MetroPlusHealth and other Medicaid Managed Care Plans.
  • This new collaboration between VFCAs and health plans such as MetroPlusHealth is an initiative of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to provide VFCAs with additional supports to better meet the health care needs of foster children.
  • We seek to provide robust and comprehensive care management support for these children and the foster care agencies caring for them, said Dr. Shah.
  • Since 1985, MetroPlus Health Plan has provided access to affordable, quality health care to residents across New York City.

Landmark Health Expands Home-based Medical Care for Seniors in New York

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Health, Consumer, Hospitals, Practice Management, Seniors, Managed care, General Health, Health, Primary care, Transitional care, Health care, Health informatics, Medical home, Guided Care

Landmark started seeing patients in New York state in 2014, and now with services available locally through eight health plans, nearly 50,000 eligible patients with complex, chronic conditions in the state have access to in-home medical care and care coordination.

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  • Landmark started seeing patients in New York state in 2014, and now with services available locally through eight health plans, nearly 50,000 eligible patients with complex, chronic conditions in the state have access to in-home medical care and care coordination.
  • Our vision is to transform health care for our countrys frailest patients, helping them to stay healthy in their own homes, said Nick Loporcaro, chief executive officer of Landmark Health.
  • Landmark doctors and advanced practice providers bring medical care to these patients in the home through coordination of care between patients primary care physicians and specialists.
  • Since 2014, Landmark Health and its affiliated medical groups (Landmark) have delivered comprehensive in-home medical care to older adults, 24/7 365 days a year.

Alignment Healthcare's “Care Anywhere” Program Sets Industry Standards for Care of Chronically Ill Seniors, Achieving Double Industry Average Member Satisfaction

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Health, Health care quality, Medical terminology, Prevention, Preventive healthcare, Managed care, Health informatics, Guided Care

This high satisfaction is a direct result of Alignments Care Anywhere model, which delivers coordinated and preventive care proven to optimize clinical outcomes while driving down care costs.

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  • This high satisfaction is a direct result of Alignments Care Anywhere model, which delivers coordinated and preventive care proven to optimize clinical outcomes while driving down care costs.
  • Unlike many managed care plans, Alignment Healthcare has built these services in-house to provide valuable, high-quality care to our members.
  • To date, the Care Anywhere program is unparalleled in its level of compassionate care, the quality of clinical outcomes and the depth of care coordination.
  • By preventing avoidable utilization of the health care system with superior care, Alignment reduced claims expenditures in some of the largest medical expense categories.

Community Health Care accredited as Foster Care Center of Excellence

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Health, Articles, Family, Foster care, Integrated care, Healthcare in the United States, Guided Care, Medical home

b'TACOMA, Wash., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Health Care\'s Foster Adoption Clinic has been designated as a Foster Care Center of Excellence by Coordinated Care , the managed care providerfor the Apple Health Foster Care program.

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  • b'TACOMA, Wash., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Health Care\'s Foster Adoption Clinic has been designated as a Foster Care Center of Excellence by Coordinated Care , the managed care providerfor the Apple Health Foster Care program.
  • In 2016, the Washington State Health Care Authority named Coordinated Care as the sole health plan responsible for managing the healthcare of the state\'s approximately 24,000 youth involved in the child welfare system including foster care, adoption support and alumni of foster care.\n"Coordinated Care is pleased to recognize Community Health Care\'s Foster Adoption Clinic as a Center of Excellence," said Beth Johnson, President and CEO of Coordinated Care.
  • "\nCommunity Health Care is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center serving patients across Pierce County.
  • For more information about Community Health Care visit our website at www.commhealth.org .

First to Market High Tech Care Coordination Raising Funds

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Health, Health care management, Health Economics, Medical terminology, Medical case management, Health care quality, Guided Care, Medical home

As the founder of Alphadelphi, Inc., Paul Roberts seeks to revolutionize health care worldwide by improving efficiency, coordinating care and reducing health care costs by at least 20% over the current cost of complex medical care.

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  • As the founder of Alphadelphi, Inc., Paul Roberts seeks to revolutionize health care worldwide by improving efficiency, coordinating care and reducing health care costs by at least 20% over the current cost of complex medical care.
  • Uncoordinated complex medical care results in delays and poor quality treatment, which is expensive.
  • Medical case management is an emerging field that employs nurse case managers in order coordinate complex medical care, resulting in improved quality of care and cost savings.
  • Alphadelphi's software system, Pytho, offers high tech care coordination.

GoHealth Explores How Value-Based Care in Medicare Advantage Could Help Seniors Achieve Quality Care and Cost-Savings

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Managed care, Healthcare reform in the United States, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Health, United States, Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) in Medicare, Guided Care

Value-Based Care (VBC), a model of care based on quality, not the quantity of services, is the "standard of care" to treat seniors 65 and over holistically, and help them achieve lower costs and quality care during a critical period in their lives.

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  • Value-Based Care (VBC), a model of care based on quality, not the quantity of services, is the "standard of care" to treat seniors 65 and over holistically, and help them achieve lower costs and quality care during a critical period in their lives.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , approximately 80% of seniors have at least one chronic disease, highlighting the need for advanced care coordination.
  • With Medicare Advantage, a multidisciplinary team provides personalized care tailored to the member's needs to maximize wellness.
  • On average, seniors can save as much as $1,477 a year with Medicare Advantage.

MyAdvisor collaborates with Johns Hopkins Balance Program

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Health, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Primary care, Guided Care

Through a combination of Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and personalized one-to-one Care Concierge services, the Balance Program is improving access to care for individuals.

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  • Through a combination of Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and personalized one-to-one Care Concierge services, the Balance Program is improving access to care for individuals.
  • "The Balance Program provides vital services to individuals as we address the needs of employees, patients, and health plan members."
  • The Johns Hopkins Balance program provides individuals experiencing a behavioral health condition with a comprehensive approach to care through early identification and comprehensive care coordination.
  • Balance is the therapist-supported, digital, behavioral health program from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Clover Health, Mass. General, and ACP Decisions Research Team Secures Grant from National Institute of Health for Innovative Approach to Advance Care Planning

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Death, Palliative care, Health sciences, Health, Hospice, Terminal illness, Guided Care, Patient safety

The study focuses on the effectiveness of multimedia tools for improving advance care planning among patients with life-limiting illness receiving home-based primary care.

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  • The study focuses on the effectiveness of multimedia tools for improving advance care planning among patients with life-limiting illness receiving home-based primary care.
  • Often, these patients lack exposure to specialty palliative care and receive education and counseling on advance care planning much too late.
  • The innovative approach will incorporate predictive analytics and video technology to significantly expand access to advance care planning for a highly vulnerable population of patients.
  • ACP Decisions uses video support tools to empower patients, families, and healthcare providers so that they can have patient/family-centered and values-based advance care planning conversations.

Prospero Health Launches in California to Increase Access to Home-Based Medical Care for People With Serious Illness

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Managed care, General Health, Health, Other Health, Articles, Health, Health informatics, Determinants of health, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Social determinants of health, Health care, Guided Care

Prospero now supports patients across 21 states with an innovative care model that combines team-based in-home care with enhanced video consultation capabilities and 24/7 telemedicine support for people living with serious health conditions.

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  • Prospero now supports patients across 21 states with an innovative care model that combines team-based in-home care with enhanced video consultation capabilities and 24/7 telemedicine support for people living with serious health conditions.
  • We specialize in providing compassionate care for vulnerable people with advanced illness, said Prospero co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Doug Wenners.
  • Many of our patients have more than one chronic health issue and often face severe challenges associated with adverse social determinants of health.
  • Prospero Health is a team-based home health care company providing compassionate care and support for a growing population of people living with serious health conditions.