primary care Archives - America's Essential Hospitals

The program integrates clinical pharmacists and teleretinal screenings into routine primary care, in addition to using peer mentorship and a mobile app for diabetes management.

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CMS Requests Letters of Intent for Direct Contracting Models

May 21, 2019 || Emily Schweich

Providers interested in the professional or global options under the new Primary Cares Initiative must submit a nonbinding letter of intent by Aug. 2.

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CMMI Announces New Primary Care Models

April 25, 2019 || Maryellen Guinan

The Primary Cares Initiative comprises five new voluntary payment model options under two paths. The new models build on the experience of the Medicare Shared Savings Program and Next Generation Accountable Care Organization model.

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On the Hill: Congress Focuses on ACA, Health Care Costs

Feb. 5, 2019 || Erin Delaney

As the president prepares to deliver his State of the Union address this week, Congressional committees remain focused on health care costs and threats to the Affordable Care Act.

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CMS Announces Regions for Primary Care Medical Home Model

Aug. 2, 2016 || Rachel Schwartz

The advanced primary care medical home model is aimed at strengthening primary care and reducing overall health care costs.

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One-Stop Florida Clinic Integrates Behavioral and Primary Care

June 6, 2016 || Monika Joshi

Memorial Healthcare System, in Hollywood, Fla., is integrating behavioral and primary care in its new, federally funded program.

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CMS Releases Resource To Help Patients Use Health Coverage

June 1, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

CMS has released a no-cost resource to help patients access care after signing up for coverage on the health insurance marketplaces.

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CMS Announces New Primary Care Medical Home Model

April 20, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

The Comprehensive Primary Care Plus model will encourage primary care practices to transform care delivery, including by increasing care management and coordination.

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States Get $22.9 Million to Integrate Behavioral Health

Oct. 22, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Federal grants to 24 states will promote better integration of behavioral health and primary care services and improve quality and data reporting systems. The grants are the first phase of a Section 223 Demonstration Program for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.

behavioral health integration, care coordination, cms, integrated health care, primary care

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Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration at Essential Hospitals

Oct. 13, 2015 || Staff

New research brief from Essential Hospitals Institute explores some of the key barriers and subsequent solutions to successful behavioral health and primary care integration in essential hospitals.

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Digital Health, Primary Care: The Future of Patient Empowerment

July 24, 2015 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

Bay Area medical school students are flocking to the tech industry to change patient care. A former Bay Area hospitalist also uses technology, and common sense, to rethink primary care.

health care information technology, patient engagement, primary care, ucsf

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CMS Seeks Input on Primary Care Innovations

Feb. 18, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

There is particular interest in mechanisms for greater comprehensiveness in care delivery, care for complex patients, care coordination, and value-driven reimbursement.

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Recent Articles Explore Impact of Coordinated Care Models on Patients, Providers

Feb. 3, 2015 || Sandy Laycox, MFA

In recent journal articles from the New England Journal of Medicine and Medical Care, researchers explore issues related to Medicare accountable care organizations and patient-centered medical homes.

aco, care coordination, integrated health care, medical homes, primary care, uw medicine

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15 States Will Continue Medicaid Payment Parity

Oct. 21, 2014 || Staff

Though the payment bump has reportedly increased access to care in some states, it appears unlikely that this ACA provision will be extended beyond 2014.

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Medicaid Payment Parity: Hospital Input Needed

Oct. 7, 2014 || Staff

What impact has section 1202 of the Affordable Care Act, also know as the primary care bump, had on your hospital?

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Association Supports Medicaid Payment Parity

June 17, 2014 || Staff

Congress should ensure Medicaid pays at least Medicare rates for primary care until at least 2016, said 22 groups in a June 10 letter to congressional leadership.

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