Healthcare ECONOMIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As a health economist who likes to think about the world in a quantitative manner, I do whatever I can to measure quality in a numeric manner. Thus, if I was visiting a primary care physician (PCP) and needed some specialist care, I would want the PCP to refer me to the specialist with the best quality ratings.

Quality of Care 81

Quality of Care Measurable Quality Patient Experience Primary Care 81

NCQA

JULY 16, 2024

Read Kate’s article in Health Affairs Forefront , which outlines the legislative actions Congress should pursue to advance innovation in Medicaid. Behavioral Health c are Takes Center Stage Peggy and Kate’s conversation also delved into the critical role of primary care, particularly in integrating behavioral health services. “If I were to identify (..)

Medicaid 86

Medicaid Quality Improvement Integration Population Health 86

NASHP

MARCH 14, 2022

High-quality palliative care can both improve quality of life and avoid unnecessary and often unwanted treatments for Medicaid enrollees with serious illness. States can support palliative care in a number of ways and across a range of settings (e.g., in hospitals, embedded within enhanced primary care, via home health).

Medicaid 94

Medicaid Rehabilitation Quality Assurance Patient Experience 94

NCQA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Behavioral health is one of four key themes at the summit, and there’s a lot to talk about: improving access, measuring quality, managing the workforce shortage and the unprecedented demand for services. Join the behavioral health conversation at NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit , October 31–November 2, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Measurable Quality 52

Measurable Quality Primary Care Population Health Integration 52

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

This section of the guide outlines considerations, examples, and resources for: Identifying stakeholders and establishing partnerships across care coordination and child-serving systems. Assessing care coordination system capacity, gaps, and process improvements. Financing care coordination systems. Meet quality requirements.

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Medicaid Doctors Regulations 52