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August 26, 2022
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In less than a decade, social determinants of health (SDOH) have evolved from a new concept into a core strategic imperative for healthcare providers, payers and government health agencies alike. Few question the importance of addressing the nonclinical factors that impact health on an individual and population level. However, organizations often face obstacles in gathering relevant SDOH data, preparing it for analysis and putting it to use for clinical care and business planning. “As an industry, we need to take a thoughtful and methodical approach,” says Jeremy Racine, healthcare director for Tableau. “After meaningful use, we had hundreds of electronic medical record systems but no standardization and a culture of information blocking. I don’t want to see the same thing happen again with SDOH data.”
Most value-based payment programs have failed to significantly reduce healthcare spending or improve the quality of care for patients. Many have actually resulted in higher healthcare spending, and some have made it harder for patients with complex conditions to receive adequate care. The reason current programs have failed is that payers have tried to create “incentives” for physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to reduce spending without providing the resources and flexibility those providers need to improve the way they deliver services to their patients. The solution is not to increase the financial risk for providers in these incentive programs...
One in five people over the age of 55 have at least one mental health concern, with depression and anxiety being the most common. There are many factors that can negatively impact an older person’s mental health. Declining physical health, the onset of multiple chronic conditions, less independence, and more limited social interactions can lead to or escalate mental health conditions. If left untreated, these feelings and conditions can worsen, and in some cases result in suicide. Older adults have one of the highest suicide rates as compared to other age groups—with white men over the age of 65 having the highest rate.
Health Affairs | August 22, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the tight link between data and equity. Data are critical to identifying disparities, promoting social mobility, and advancing health for our communities. But gaps in data can have the opposite effect. Without data, opportunities to address inequities and social justice are erased. Although more than 27 percent of US adults have a disability, there remain only limited COVID-19 data for this community. The available data have come from people with disabilities living in congregate care settings, nursing homes, or are limited to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While these data represent essential members of the disability community and have provided critical insight, there are important lessons to be learned from the limitations of this information.
Sponsored Webinars
UPCOMING WEBINARS:

Using Your PY 2021 Settlement for PY 2023 Selections by Sept 9th
  • Topic: Common questions about settlement calculations and specific examples of settlement reports
Sponsored by: Validate Health
August 29, 2022 | 1 PM EST

How a Shared Care Program Can Save People’s Vision While Improving ROI
  • Topic: How shared care programs can be enabled to help patients with diabetic retinopathy
Sponsored by: Topcon Healthcare
September 13, 2022 | 1 PM EST

What can still be done to impact 2022 shared savings
  • Topic: How to make the most of the remainder of 2022 to improve shared savings
Sponsored by: Validate Health
September 14, 2022 | 1 PM EST

RECORDED WEBINARS:

Solving Your Interoperability Issues: How to Integrate Data and Not Break the Bank
  • Topic: Solving interoperability issues, including evaluating vendors, keeping projects on track and on time, and proactively planning for data drifts
Sponsored by: Healthjump

Last chance to decide between MSSP and REACH
  • Topic: Considerations from financial opportunity and risk exposure perspective in choosing MSSP or REACH
Sponsored by: Validate Health

Check our our Webinar Archive to view past webinars on a variety of value-based care related topics!

Upcoming Conferences
RISE West 2022
Aug. 31 - Sep. 2, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA

Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) Annual Conference
October 17 - 19, 2022 | Orlando, FL

HLTH 2022
November 13 - 16, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
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This week's focus: Year-Round Financial and Actuarial
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Each week we showcase one of our solution providers in a 4-5 minute interview and ask them what they bring to the VBC Community and what sets them apart. 
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Accountable Care Organizations have often struggled in the chaotic environment of changing regulations and increasing risk-bearing responsibilities. Validate Health was launched to help both physician-led and health system ACOs navigate the challenges of making financial decisions with due diligence. Using actuarial best practices, computer simulation, and national healthcare data, Validate Health provides confidence for ACO boards, investors, and provider stakeholders while allowing providers to focus on patient care.
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