Cloud Blogs

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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.

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Integration Healthcare Quality of Care Regulations 73

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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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NASHP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Figure 1 displays a consolidated overview of the “Framework for Public Health-Health Care System Collaboration.” State Strategy: Expand Accountable Health Approaches Amidst the shift toward greater accountability for patient outcomes, accountable health payment models have emerged as promising tools.

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Medicaid Accountability Public Health services Population Health 52

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2023

paid for by Medicaid, there is growing interest in exploring how Medicaid service delivery systems can be adapted to help improve maternal health outcomes.[5] 6] VBPs, or alternative payment models, focus on reimbursement based on the quality of care provided as well as rewarding lower cost.

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Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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.

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Medicaid Medicare Accountable Care Accountability 52

NASHP

AUGUST 23, 2021

For example, to move from tier 3 to tier 4, the provider must meet all the requirements of tier 3 and several new requirements, such as having a well-established quality improvement process. Through this program, Colorado is seeking to both improve behavioral health services and better integrate them with physical health. [v]

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Primary Care Medicaid Accountability Quality Improvement 64

NASHP

MAY 8, 2023

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Disparities : Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations. Rhode Island Department of Health, 2021. Appendix B. 2000d § 601.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 22, 2024

Addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs): Screenings and referrals will connect patients with vital resources like housing, food, and transportation, addressing underlying social determinants that impact health. Performance-based incentives will further encourage quality improvement throughout the implementation period.

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