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Making the Promise of Value-Based Care Meaningful to Consumers
Editor’s Note: This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure patient-centered, cost-efficient care under the umbrella of accountable care. Additional articles will be published throughout 2023. Readers are encouraged to review the Call for Submissions for this series. We are grateful to Arnold Ventures for their support of this work.
Making The Promise Of Value-Based Care Meaningful To Consumers
This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure patient-centered, cost-efficient care under the umbrella of accountable care. Additional articles will be published throughout 2023. Readers are encouraged to review the Call for Submissions for this series. We are grateful to Arnold Ventures for their support of this work.
Reforming the healthcare system itself to advance health equity
One of the most encouraging and exciting developments in philanthropy has been the enormous investments made in health equity, a movement that is only beginning to make inroads in shifting the balance in the way some of the most underserved people get and stay healthy.
Addressing what’s wrong with the fee-for-service system in health care Original
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate over the weekend includes the largest national investments in health care since passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Drug price reform and insurance subsidies will make health care more affordable and more accessible to millions of people. While voters should rejoice, the deal simply is more of a band-aid (and a very good one) than a cure.
America can get healthier if we make the right choices
iStock Marc Hackett runs the Jane Pauley Community Health Center in central Indiana; they operate 12 sites in four counties. Since COVID hit the U.S., they've experienced a doubling in the number of patients who need behavioral health services. Hackett, who works closely with Jane Pauley, the clinic's namesake and a popular TV journalist, is proud that their community health center serves both Hoosiers' medical and mental health needs.
Fulfilling the promise of the No Surprises Act
Ringing in the New Year usually means champagne, confetti, and a ball drop. And, this year, families may have an extra reason to celebrate. At the stroke of midnight 2022, millions of America's families got relief from surprise medical bills thanks to the No Surprises Act.
Fulfilling the promise of the No Surprises Act
Ringing in the New Year usually means champagne, confetti, and a ball drop. And, this year, families may have an extra reason to celebrate. At the stroke of midnight 2022, millions of America’s families got relief from surprise medical bills thanks to the No Surprises Act.
Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn’t Fall To Consumers, Panel Told
One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators. “It is the providers and insurers, not patients, who should bear the burden of settling on a fair payment,” said Frederick Isasi, the executive director of Families USA.
Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn’t Fall To Consumers, Panel Told
One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators. “It is the providers and insurers, not patients, who should bear the burden of settling on a fair payment,” said Frederick Isasi, the executive director of Families USA.
Obamacare is under threat, lives are at stake: Today's talkers
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Sunday that he could guarantee Americans would not lose health coverage if the Affordable Care Act is struck down in a court challenge. Apparently, MAGA means unaffordable health care By Frederick Isasi At a time when one in four Americans are forgoing needed health care because they simply can't afford to see their doctor or buy their prescription drugs, the Trump administration is making the situation worse.
The state that is leading the way on health care
Frederick Isasi is executive director of Families USA, a health care advocacy organization. Jonathan Schleifer is executive director of The Fairness Project, a national organization that supports state and local ballot initiatives. The opinions expressed in this commentary are their own. (CNN) Could a state in one of the farthest corners of our country finally help us turn a corner on health care?
Another hidden ACA attack
After a decade of fruitlessly besieging the city of Troy, the Greeks seemed to sail away for home, leaving behind a gift. “What lovely sculpture,” exclaimed the Trojans. “The Greeks may return, but for now, they have obviously stepped aside from battle. Just look at this beautiful wooden horse!” Troy soon learned to its sorrow that Greek warriors were hiding in the belly of the beast. The gift acclaimed as a sign of peace turned out to be a vehicle for waging further war.
Bipartisan agreement to protect our children’s health is needed quickly
The clock is ticking on the health care of the nearly 9 million children who are covered through the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Congress’s failure to take action well in advance of the looming Sept. 30 deadline for funding renewal is putting the health of these children at risk. CHIP is a wildly popular, bipartisan program – and incredibly successful.
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