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NCQA Fireside Chat: A Conversation With Kate McEvoy of NAMD

NCQA

Data Is Key to Unlocking Quality Improvement Another focal point of the conversation was the need to standardize quality measures across Medicaid programs and improve health care data.

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The cornerstone of continuous, integrated, and value-based healthcare

Cloud Blogs

Today, regulatory and market forces have led to improved transparency and enhanced consumerization, changing the face of healthcare. These shifting priorities have catalyzed the desire to track patient outcomes and cost-savings for improved quality of care. Shortage of primary care professionals, unequal access to care.

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The cornerstone of continuous, integrated, and value-based healthcare

Cloud Blogs

Today, regulatory and market forces have led to improved transparency and enhanced consumerization, changing the face of healthcare. These shifting priorities have catalyzed the desire to track patient outcomes and cost-savings for improved quality of care. Shortage of primary care professionals, unequal access to care.

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Primary Care Case Management in Medicaid: A Strategy for Supporting Primary Care in Rural Areas

NASHP

Primary care case management (PCCM) programs are one of the oldest types of Medicaid managed care, but over time most states have shifted to use managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver services to Medicaid participants. ii] Rural areas are highly likely to suffer from shortages of primary care and other providers.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

Innovation Center models can define success as encouraging lasting transformation and a broader array of quality investments, rather than focusing solely on each individual model’s cost and quality improvements. Department of Health and Human Services. FOOTNOTES. [1] Healthy People 2030 Questions & Answers.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

For example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center is currently supporting the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) model across seven sites in six states. This model aims to improve quality of care for children, including CYSHCN, through integrated care delivery systems that include care coordination.[12].

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CMS Unveils “Innovation in Behavioral Health” Model to Tackle Dual Mental and Physical Health Challenges

HIT Consultant

The IBH Model aims to bridge the gap between behavioral and physical health by: Empowering community-based behavioral health practices: These practices, including mental health centers, opioid treatment programs, and safety net providers, will become the central point of care, offering integrated services for both mental and physical health needs.