In the News: May 2–May 9
By Sg2 TeamThis week: CMS's new primary care risk-sharing models; medically tailored meal programs are tied to fewer IP admissions; a new method for rare genetic disease causes in children.
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This week: CMS's new primary care risk-sharing models; medically tailored meal programs are tied to fewer IP admissions; a new method for rare genetic disease causes in children.
This week: iVRT may help patients with chronic pain; new data ties financial risk sharing and cost and quality of care; and WHO releases first recommendations for digital tech use.
Although value-based care is here to stay, challenges remain on the path to success. Today, executive teams face pivotal decisions on pursuing payer contracting and optimizing CIN performance moving forward.
This week: Most of Cigna’s reimbursements now go to value-based models; Aetna partners with Apple to boost healthy living; and California workforce shortage prompts $3 billion plan.
This week: Kaiser Permanente announces housing insecurity initiatives; spending on chronic disease treatment has been a good investment; and ACOs differ in segmenting high-cost, high-need patients.
While opioid stewardship programs often incorporate provider and patient education as well as prescription monitoring, progressive organizations are implementing more high-impact strategies specifically designed for surgical patients.
The business implications are so big it should be a strategic issue, not just a contracting issue.
At Sg2, we have identified 8 key competencies to help to define a cohesive road map forward with value-based care. Read on for details.