What You Should Know:
- Fidelis Care, a leading health plan serving over 2.5 million members in New York, announced a partnership with Cityblock, a value-based healthcare provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, community-based care to thousands of eligible Fidelis Care members in the New York City and Long Island areas who face complex medical and behavioral health conditions.
Empowering Individuals with Complex Needs
The Cityblock Care Model from
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Technology
Nudj & Sharecare Launch Virtual Intensive Cardiac Rehab Program
What You Should Know:
- Nudj Health, a leader in tech-enabled healthcare interventions, announces the launch of Nudj Cardiac Complete™.
- The innovative program combines Medicare-approved Virtual Intensive Cardiac Rehab (v-ICR) with evidence-based Collaborative Care to bring accessible and effective cardiac care directly to patients at home.
Addressing a Critical Need
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US, yet only 20% of eligible patients participate
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Elevating Healthcare Through Risk Stratification: Lessons from North Carolina’s Value-Based Initiatives
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, there's a clear trend towards value-based care (VBC). This significant shift, which places a premium on patient health outcomes, diverges from the traditional fee-for-service approach. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has mainly catalyzed the adoption of VBC models, highlighting the importance of care quality and effectiveness rather than the sheer volume of services. This change reshapes healthcare, aligning it more closely with patient
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Myth Busting Today’s Most Common Nutrition Misconceptions
Whether it’s on TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook, the latest “diet” trends are hard to escape. There’s paleo, keto, macros, intermittent fasting, vegan, Mediterranean, low-carb and so many other programs inundating individuals every day, and many turn to their favorite social media influencers for “expert” opinions on what works and what doesn’t. In fact, social media is so prevalent today that one study showed 85% of people relied on it as a source for trusted health information.
But
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Sony Tech Powers Minnesota’s Telehealth Revolution for Medicaid Patients
What You Should Know:
- HealtheMed, a revolutionary public health utility startup, is empowering underserved Medicaid recipients in Minnesota to live healthier, more independent lives through its innovative Clinic@Home platform.
- The hybrid digital telehealth system brings healthcare directly into people's homes, overcoming barriers like transportation limitations, appointment scarcity, and anxiety. At the heart of this impactful program lies technology, and HealtheMed has found a
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XO Health Taps Innovaccer to Improve Member Experience
What You Should Know:
- XO Health, the innovative health plan designed for self-insured employers, and Innovaccer Inc, the leading healthcare data platform provider, have announced a strategic partnership.
- The strategic collaboration brings together XO Health's unique model and commitment to a seamless health experience with Innovaccer's data expertise and robust platform, promising to revolutionize self-insured healthcare for employers and their employees.
Breaking Free from
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Optum Perks Launches $25 Telehealth Solution, Making Affordable Healthcare More Accessible
What You Should Know:
- Optum Perks, the leading prescription discount provider launches its new telehealth solution, offering affordable on-demand care and prescription treatments for a wide range of conditions, starting at just $25.
- The new telehealth offering expands its commitment to affordability and accessibility, ensuring everyone has a chance at quality care, regardless of insurance status.
No video calls, no appointments, just fast, affordable relief
Optum Perks' online
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CDC Awards Truveta Real-World Data Contract to Study COVID, Maternal Health, Pediatric Care
What You Should Know:
- Truveta, a consortium of 30 health systems united in "Saving Lives with Data," has secured a significant partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- This collaboration will leverage Truveta's vast repository of real-world healthcare data to empower CDC researchers in tackling pressing public health challenges, including COVID-19, maternal health, and pediatric care.
Unprecedented Data Access for COVID-19 Insights
Truveta will
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CMS Unveils “Innovation in Behavioral Health” Model to Tackle Dual Mental and Physical Health Challenges
What You Should Know:
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a bold step towards improving care for individuals with both mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD), announcing the "Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH)" Model.
- This IBH model holds immense promise for transforming how we address the complex healthcare needs of individuals struggling with both mental and physical health challenges. By focusing on integrated care, addressing
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UnitedHealthcare Unveils UHC Hub to Streamline Health & Well-being Access for Employers and Employees
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealthcare today launched the UHC Hub, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies access to a vast network of health and well-being programs for both employers and employees.
- UHC Hub tackles two key challenges: managing the growing variety of employee health programs and empowering individuals to find and utilize resources effectively.
One-Stop Shop for Health & Wellness
The UHC Hub addresses a growing need for employers to provide more than just
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