In my latest piece, I discuss how the #COVID19 pandemic has showcased the importance of transitioning to value-based alternative payment models (APMs) and offer some models that providers can explore and pursue careallies.com/insights/persp…

It's important for any proponent of expanding #ValueBasedCare models to read Neel Shah, MD, Parsa Erfani, & Tomi Ojo's piece here on the steps that need to be put in place in order to emphasize reducing racial inequities in care x.com/neel_shah/stat…

Fantastic op-ed from CareAllies Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Nicholson on how technology can and should be utilized to help us address disparities in care due to #SDOH, especially during public health crises journal.ahima.org/addressing-soc…

Great piece on how important #data & referrals are as we continue to transition to more #ValueBasedCare models across the country -- via hospicenews hospicenews.com/2020/09/02/dat…

The challenges brought by #COVID19 affect everyone differently. In CareAllies' recent 'Valuable Insights" webcast, we examine the specific social and environmental needs that patients have during the pandemic careallies.com/insights/

#PeerReview committees are an essential part of the health reporting system, and finding the right members starts with a keen self-awareness. The right members assure that potential conflicts are handled with the appropriate care. #HealthLeadership healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/…

Great piece from The Washington Post. Children are still vulnerable to the virus. Children must continue to have a regular check-up and get tested for #COVID19, especially now. #PediatricCare #PatientCare washingtonpost.com/health/kids-pe…

#HealthTech is a booming industry, especially as #COVID19 continues its path. "Recent advances are providing value for healthcare with a focus on diagnosis, #treatment, #monitoring, and #prevention," notes Tina Deng. More from Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET. cnet.com/news/wearable-…

Great piece from Jessica Kent. Health equity is a necessity. Identifying #PatientCare disparities starts with leveraging the data we already have. #SocialDeterminantsofHealth #CareDisparities #HealthData healthitanalytics.com/news/how-big-d…

The digital-first approach to #HealthCare is, undoubtedly, a success. More patients are relying on digital health services, such as #AI chatbots, as an alternative to in-person visits. Having multiple points of care, even post-COVID-19 will be a necessity. healthtechmagazine.net/article/2020/0…

What could a #ValueBasedCare system look like #postCOVID? CEO of VirtualHealth, Adam Sabloff, spoke with Managed Healthcare on the recent industry shifts in our health care system and what this model could look like in a post-pandemic world. #Healthcare managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/the-idea-…

Unsure of whether a capitated payment model is the right option? Here's a great piece from Modern Healthcare (featuring CareAllies Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Nicholson) on the pros and cons of the capitated payment model modernhealthcare.com/physician-comp…

#Medicaid spending reached an all-time high during #COVID19. As a result, CMSGov responded, urging insurers to consider a #ValueBasedCare model. Physicians could surely benefit from this, but it's put to insurers to decide. #AffordableHealthcare healthpayerintelligence.com/news/how-medic…

With policies leading to #Obamacare’s repeal, millions of Americans could be at risk of being uninsured. Around 12 million adults could lose access to z3Medicaid coverage, including financial insecurities for many hospitals amid #COVID19. #AffordableCare nytimes.com/article/suprem…

Studies show that access to care is one of the many factors that make up #HealthDisparities, so expanding #Medicaid coverage for pregnant patients could be lifesaving. Insightful report from Shefali Luthra. #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthCoverage usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

The pandemic has revealed loneliness to be a primary #SocialDeterminantOfHealth. If 2020 isn’t the right year to check in with friends and family, when is it? Thanks for sharing, AMA. #SocialDeterminantsofHealth #HealthCare ama-assn.org/delivering-car…

#COVID19 urged researchers to look beyond biological differences in specific populations. There are plenty of reasons why people get sick, but we’re learning that these reasons go beyond their health. Great report, Vanderbilt University.#SocialDeterminantsofHealth news.vanderbilt.edu/2020/09/11/gri…

Flexibility is crucial for providers to deliver the most effective care for patients, so #RiskBasedModels are well-suited for this approach, even during a pandemic. Thanks, John Bennett, MD of CDPHP, for sharing your insights. #Healthcare #PaymentModels healthpayerintelligence.com/features/4-str…

It's too early to say whether the #COVID19 pandemic will precipitate a lasting change in the balance between in-person & #Telehealth appointments. There will always be a need for the former, but technology is only going to make remote visits more seamless. statnews.com/2020/09/01/tel…

#HealthTech became the ultimate #preventive approach to care. There’s no limit to what these services can do, from #COVID19 monitoring devices to tracking high blood pressure and heart rate for at-risk patients. #VirtualHealth #PreventativeCare hms.harvard.edu/news/mobilizin…