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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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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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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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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Pilot Programs Tackle Insulin-Requiring Diabetes Challenges for Medicaid Beneficiaries
What You Should Know:
- Millions of Americans managing insulin-requiring diabetes (IRD) face a unique set of challenges, often compounded by social needs like food insecurity, housing instability, and financial stress. These factors can significantly impact their ability to effectively manage their condition and achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Recognizing this critical need, the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative (MIC) has launched pilot programs in Iowa, Kentucky, and New York,
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TruLite Health, Mayo Clinic Partner to Tackle Health Equity with AI-Powered Solution
What You Should Know:
- TruLite Health, a pioneer in health equity solutions, and Mayo Clinic, a global leader in medical care, today announced a groundbreaking collaboration to address disparities in medical outcomes and costs for diverse patient populations.
- This partnership marks a significant step forward in the fight against clinical bias, a pervasive issue that disproportionately impacts the health of Black, Latinx, and other minority communities.
Quantifying the Impact of
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Cityblock Expands Access for High-Risk Medicaid Members in Ohio
What You Should Know:
- Buckeye Health Plan and Cityblock are teaming up to provide integrated, community-based care to approximately 10,000 underserved Medicaid recipients in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area.
- The strategic partnership promises to redefine healthcare delivery for vulnerable communities, prioritizing whole-person health and tackling barriers to access in Ohio.
Building Bridges, Improving Outcomes
Buckeye is a leading Ohio Medicaid managed care plan serving over
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