APG joins the Better Medicare Alliance to support the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. “Lessening the burden of prior authorization is a priority for our members, and this legislation would take important steps toward that goal,” said APG President and CEO Susan Dentzer. “Prior authorization helps to ensure that patients receive appropriate, effective care, and modernizing this tool will ensure that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries can receive this care without delay." #priorauthorization #MedicareAdvantage #healthinsurers Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7KdK2SH
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U.S. Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. The updated version of the Improving Senior's Timely Access to Care Act aims to streamline the authorization process and codify provisions to ensure seniors get the care they need. The bill would reduce administrative burdens, increase transparency, and enhance patient care. 130 members of the House of Representatives and 42 members of the Senate sponsored the bill. Furthermore, the bill is supported by over 370 national and state organizations representing patients, physicians, Medicare advantage plans, hospitals, and other key stakeholders in the health care industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRt7Xp2x #WeeklyUpdateswithHeathRecon #HealthReconConnect #IndustryNews #Healthcare
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The Biden administration's effort to bolster U.S. primary care, as detailed in an HHS report, faces mixed reviews from health experts, with some praising changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and a new value-based care model, while others express disappointment in the report's summary nature. Read more here: https://snip.ly/vjzaqk #BidenAdministration #PrimaryCare #HHSReport
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Read about the four key strategies #MedicareAdvantage organizations leverage to improve the quality of #PrimaryCare and enrollee engagement.
New study from ATI Advisory shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have better experiences and higher engagement with primary care compared to FFS Medicare. Read the full analysis from ATI Advisory here: https://shorturl.at/oJSZ9
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Helping organizations gain a clear path towards impactful benefits and plan programs, a healthier population and bottom line.
Is there a difference between those who opt for Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare Fee-for-Service? A recent study by Inovalon and Harvard Medical School explores the demographic and socioeconomic differences between individuals who select traditional Medicare coverage versus Medicare Advantage. It's a must-read for anyone passionate about transforming senior healthcare equity and outcomes: http://ow.ly/tsu0104Nc7V #healthcarepolicy #Medicare
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New study from ATI Advisory shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have better experiences and higher engagement with primary care compared to FFS Medicare. Read the full analysis from ATI Advisory here: https://shorturl.at/oJSZ9
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Helping organizations gain a clear path towards impactful benefits and plan programs, a healthier population and bottom line.
Is there a difference between those who opt for Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare Fee-for-Service? A recent study by Inovalon and Harvard Medical School explores the demographic and socioeconomic differences between individuals who select traditional Medicare coverage versus Medicare Advantage. It's a must-read for anyone passionate about transforming senior healthcare equity and outcomes: http://ow.ly/tsu0104Nc7V #healthcarepolicy #Medicare
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The urgency of the failing healthcare system is sinking in for our decision-makers. New payment models focused on value-based care are already being developed by Medicare, HHS, and about a dozen state governments. And they will be game-changers. Already #WholePersonCare is taking shape beyond government programs, blossoming throughout the country. Finally, the future of financing for #WholePerson primary care looks bright. Read my latest Healio article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3PxsKin. #HealingWorksFoundation
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2024 PFS Final Rule continues to push for having all Medicare patients in an accountable care relationship with a provider responsible for Total Cost of Care by 2030. Here are key takeaways. #CMS #ACOs #PFSfinalrule #valuebasedcare https://lnkd.in/gYjXE8nq
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A look into how peer support helps accelerate recovery, why Medicare Advantage enrollees receive higher quality care than those in original Medicare, and more in this week's newsletter. Check out our quick roundup of the issues driving the healthcare reform conversation! https://lnkd.in/e4Azv36H
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Which Type of Care is Not Covered by Medicare? https://lnkd.in/eM5MUFx6
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