NPA Annual Conference Attendees—be sure to attend the West Health and Gary and Mary West PACE session exploring 2 years of key learnings on translating goals of care into plans for improved quality and enhanced patient outcomes.

Yesterday the Senate HELP Committee approved the “Primary Care & Health Workforce Act” which would prohibit hospitals from billing facility fees for telehealth services and evaluation & management services. This is an important first step to #protectpatients

Site-neutral payment reform can reduce premiums and cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries by $94 billion over 10 years. Bipartisan bills in the House & Senate can help close these loopholes and #protectpatients

Our CEO and Chair @shelleylyford (second from left) kicked off a dynamic conversation with Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy's Mark McClellan at the @nationalpressclub on America's shift to accountable care. Here, she’s joined by members of our Policy Center team.

Today, West Health along with 28 orgs, sent an open letter – featured in today’s The Wall Street Journal and POLITICO – calling on Congress to advance site-neutral payment and billing transparency reforms to protect against unfair billing practices that lead to excessive health care prices.

West Health CEO @ShelleyLyford with Lake Nona Impact Forum Founder @GloriaCaulfield. Shelley is moderating a session on 'Women’s Health Re-invented by Women. #LNIF24 #womenshealth #womeninhealth #wellness #healthcare #healthleaders

Engaging Area Agencies on Aging as partners in the #MultisectorPlanforAging planning process promotes plan sustainability at the local level. Learn more at our session at American Society Aging #OnAging2024. Register: site.pheedloop.com/event/OnAging2… The John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Health Care Strategies

Check out our session at American Society Aging’s #OnAging2024 where state leaders will share best practices for developing a #MultisectorPlanforAging that breaks down silos to protect #olderadults and people with disabilities. Register: bit.ly/3wTW3Gd The John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Health Care Strategies

We’re on our way to San Francisco🛫for American Society Aging 's #OnAging2024! Together, let’s shape a future where everyone can age with health, dignity and connection. Join us at our three #MultisectorPlanforAging sessions and view the full schedule here: bit.ly/3wTW3Gd

This Thursday: Don’t miss our closing Keynote session at American Society Aging’s #OnAging2024 on current momentum to develop a national #MultisectorPlanforAging strategic framework. Register & check out the full schedule: bit.ly/3wTW3Gd The John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Health Care Strategies

Don't miss our closing Keynote session on current momentum to develop a national #MultisectorPlanforAging strategic framework. Register & check out the full schedule: bit.ly/3wTW3Gd The John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Health Care Strategies

Our CMO Zia Agha, MD presented at our closing Keynote event at @ASAing’s #OnAging2024 to discuss progress toward developing a national #MultisectorPlanforAging framework. Learn more about why every state needs an MPA: bit.ly/3J2GPBM The John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Health Care Strategies #aging

When asked, 75 percent of survey respondents said they felt mental health conditions are identified and treated worse than physical health issues, according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup. wapo.st/450VTK9

Our latest survey in partnership with Gallup spotlights large gaps in how mental health conditions are identified and treated in America. As we conclude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #OlderAmericansMonth, we encourage you to read the full survey: bit.ly/453TX3r.

Nearly half of U.S. adults (46%) say they are “not very confident” or “not at all confident” they will have the financial resources needed to pay for healthcare as they age. Explore our latest insights with West Health about aging in America. on.gallup.com/3V2y5RA

Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) not yet eligible to receive Medicare express worry that it won’t be available when they need it, up from 67% in 2022. Full story with West Health: on.gallup.com/4e4Si1Q

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years! 🎉 Honored to celebrate the CA Commission on Aging's 50 year milestone. Our leadership (L-R): Timothy Lash, Dr. Zia Agha, Commissioner Shelley Lyford, and Ayrielle Franco, enjoyed the gala. Here's to many more years of supporting aging in California! #CCA50

The percentage of Americans who can readily access and afford basic healthcare and prescribed medicine is down to 55%, a new low since measurement began in 2021. More insights from the West Health - Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index: on.gallup.com/3y93hHj

37% of American adults report being unable to pay for care or medicine or a lack of easy access to quality care in the past three months. Full data from Gallup and West Health: on.gallup.com/3W8edNo

Women are nearly twice as likely as men (11% vs. 6%) to say that in the last three months they avoided seeking medical care or getting needed prescriptions due to cost, or to report feeling they do not have access to affordable quality care when needed. Findings highlight a