What You Should Know:
- Innovaccer, a healthcare IT company, announced today the acquisition of Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS), a leader in Pharmacy-Payer performance technology.
- By leveraging PQS's strengths, Innovaccer is poised to play a leading role in shaping the future of value-based care and medication management within the healthcare landscape.
Enhancing Value-Based Care
The acquisition positions Innovaccer to play a more significant role in the transformation of
Read More
Value-Based Care| VBC-Related News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant
Chamber Secures $8M to Empower Cardiologists to Transition into Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- Chamber Cardio (Chamber), a groundbreaking healthcare company designed to support cardiologists in the transition to value-based care raises $8M in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from existing investor AlleyCorp and additional support from Company Ventures, American Family Ventures, and City Light.
- By providing technology-enabled support and a deep understanding of value-based care, Chamber empowers cardiologists to deliver high-quality
Read More
Humana & Strive Health Offers Value-Based Kidney Care to More Medicare Advantage Members
What You Should Know:
- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and kidney care provider Strive Health announced today a new multi-state, value-based care agreement for kidney care to more Medicare Advantage members.
- This expanded value-based kidney care partnership extends access to Strive's innovative kidney care model to Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plan members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across five states.
Transforming Kidney Care
Read More
Only 37% of Medical Practices Receive Value-Based Care Payments, Black Book Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- While the shift towards value-based care (VBC) is underway, a recent Black Book survey reveals that only 37% of medical practices are currently receiving payments from upside-risk arrangements and shared savings, while 12% receive payments from full risk.
- This leaves a significant portion, over 50%, still relying on traditional Fee-For-Service models.
Healthcare Providers Seek Guidance in VBC Transition
The survey also highlights the increasing demand for
Read More
Strive Health, Medical Mutual Partner to Bring Value-Based Kidney Care to Ohioans
What You Should Know:
- Strive Health, the national leader in value-based kidney care, and Medical Mutual, one of the largest Ohio-based health insurance companies, announced a new value-based kidney care partnership.
- The strategic collaboration aims to deliver value-based kidney care to eligible members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across all lines of business, including Medicare Advantage, individual, and commercial group health
Read More
Demystifying VBC Contracting: Key Considerations for Quality & Data Success
In the ongoing transition to value-based care (VBC), provider contracting poses challenges for health plans and providers. In my past role as the VP of Quality at a large health plan, I was part of the team that reviewed provider contracts that included risk around quality. Adding my role to the review process reduced the frustration of the Network and Quality teams because I could identify the reporting requirements that the health plan couldn't meet and create alignment with measure
Read More
Medical Home Network Expands Value-Based Care Reach with 64 FQHCs in New ACOs
What You Should Know:
- Medical Home Network (MHN), a leader in transforming care in the safety net, announced today its partnership with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across seven states. These FQHCs will participate in two key CMS value-based care programs: ACO REACH and MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program).
- This expansion comes on the heels of an impressive achievement by existing MHN partners: $10.1M in gross savings and a perfect quality score in the 2022
Read More
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
Read More
ApolloMed & BASS Medical Partner to Transform Value-Based Care in Northern California
What You Should Know:
- Apollo Medical Holdings (NASDAQ: AMEH), a provider-centric healthcare company, and BASS Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, announced today a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing value-based care in Northern California.
- The strategic alliance between ApolloMed and BASS Medical Group promises to significantly impact the healthcare landscape in California.
Bolstering Value-Based Care
Read More
iPN and Lumeris Join Forces to Boost Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- In a move to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in the Denver metro area, Integrated Physician Network (iPN) and Lumeris announced a strategic partnership today.
- The iPN and Lumeris partnership marks a significant step forward for value-based care in Denver. By combining their resources and expertise, these two organizations are poised to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to the communities they serve. This collaboration is a
Read More
