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Medical Economics | April 19, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us it’s possible for the health care system to transform care delivery—and quickly. We saw vaccines come to market in record time, heightened cross-industry collaboration to track vaccine statuses, and virtual care use surge. Similarly, the pandemic demonstrated that VBC delivery models, where payment is based on outcomes versus the number of services provided, are critical to improving patient outcomes and lowering costs.
First Report Managed Care | April 14, 2022
François de Brantes is SVP of Episodes of Care at Signify Health and has been designing and implementing value-based payment programs for over a decade. For Signify Health, he leads customer development of Medicare Advantage, self-insured employer, and commercial payer markets. In this interview, Mr. de Brantes discusses alternative payment models, advancing value-based care, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) refreshed strategy and future goals.
Health Care Transformation Task Force | April 15, 2022
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations (CMMI) recently announced the ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model. The REACH Model will replace the Direct Contracting model starting on 1/1/23. ACO REACH retains the DC Model Global and Professional tracks and adds new requirements to advance equity, promote provider governance, and protect beneficiaries...
HelathPayer Intelligence | April 20, 2022
Medicare Advantage plans may provide better access to care and lower healthcare spending for enrollees, compared to fee-for-service Medicare, according to a study from ATI Advisory conducted on behalf of Better Medicare Alliance (BMA). “Medicare Advantage continues to demonstrate that it offers important cost protections and value for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries,” said Allison Rizer, principal at ATI Advisory and study lead.
Sponsored Webinars
UPCOMING WEBINARS:

5 Key Components for Organizational Growth within Value-based Care
  • Topic: Using gamification as an effective tool for keeping patients engaged and active
Sponsored by: Trella Health
May 12, 2022 | 1 PM EST


RECORDED WEBINARS:

Gamification for Value-Based Care: Behavioral Science Strategies for Healthcare Programs that Motivate Greater Patient Adherence
  • Topic: Using gamification as an effective tool for keeping patients engaged and active
Sponsored by: Calcium Health


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

Upcoming Conferences
Advancing Health Value Virtual Summit
May 5, 2022 | Virtual

America's Physician Groups (APG) Annual Conference 2022
June 1 - 3, 2022 | San Diego, CA

National Primary Care Transformation Summit
July 26 - 29, 2022 | Virtual

Virtual Value-Based Payment Summit
September 20 - 23, 2022

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

REBRANDING ANNOUNCMENT
is now:
The rebrand from the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative (ACLC) to
Institute for Advancing Health Value (IAHV) marks an evolution from a peer learning collaborative focused on accountable care to an Institute that is dedicated to leading the advancement of value and equity in health through education, collaboration, and workforce development. 

Educating and reskilling the workforce is central to the success of the value movement. The Institute is committed to advancing the knowledge and competency of the health industry, and our educational products, research, and peer learning collaborative accelerates industry readiness. We believe in the moral imperative for value-based care, and through our social impact, we are a force multiplier for population health and health equity.
-Eric Weaver, Executive Director, the Institute

Congratulations to IAHV for their rebranding and continued success!

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