The Rapidly Evolving Move to Value-Based Care in a Post-Pandemic World
“We shall have no better conditions in the future if we are satisfied with all those which we have at present. ― Thomas A. Edison
“We shall have no better conditions in the future if we are satisfied with all those which we have at present. ― Thomas A. Edison
Addressing SDoH through community referrals A 2020 report from Chilmark Research highlights the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on the healthcare system and spotlights HealthEC as an effective solution in seamlessly connecting healthcare providers with community partners with significant reductions in unnecessary healthcare expenditures and dramatic improvement in patients’ overall health and …
Chilmark Research Affirms that Community Connections Address SDoH Read More »
State health officials received a much-needed New Year’s present on January 7, 2021 from CMS. Cash-strapped and resource-drained after nine months of a pandemic, states health officials welcomed the center’s tidings of guidance, funding, and services to better address social determinants of health ( SDOH). The 51-page Medicaid Director’s letter from CMS provides leadership and …
CMS Boosts States’ SDOH Efforts: New Opportunities Focus on Medicaid and CHIP Read More »
HealthEC customer Prince George’s Health Alliance was recently interviewed by Healthcare Innovation regarding their collaboration with the Prince George’s County Health Department. In a community-wide effort around social determinants of health (SDOH), the two organizations are working together to improve public health, reduce hospital visits and cut hospital charges per patient from $18,929 to only …
Prince George’s Health Alliance & Health Department Address SDOH, Improve Public Health Read More »
I recently authored an article for HITConsultant.net about the challenges facing our nation’s seniors during COVID-19. Senior isolation is a health risk affecting at least one quarter of seniors over 65. Social isolation is a risk factor for poor aging outcomes including cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, hypertension, heart disease, impaired immune function …
Senior Isolation During COVID-19 and What Healthcare Should Do About It Read More »