| 2/27/2021 |
Mercy, Humana partner to expand access to virtual, value-based care |
MedCity News |
Hospitals , Telemedicine , Payers Mercy, Humana partner to expand access to virtual, value-based care The health system and payer are joining forces to offer Medicare Advantage patients access to Mercy's telehealth center. They also plan to implement a value-based payment model, tying reimbursement for Mercy clinicians to care quality measures ... |
| 2/26/2021 |
Hospice Enrollment: Getting It Just Right |
Physicians Weekly |
... of preserving hope as a key objective of cancer care, (3) the tools currently and potentially available to improve EOL care, and (4) the potential impact on oncology practices of rolling hospice care into Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. These days the Hospice care is very much a complicated matter. At the US Oncology Network (USON), in the first two years of the OCM program, USON practices saw 50,569 individual patients ... |
| 2/26/2021 |
Humana (HUM), Mercy Tie Up to Extend Telehealth Services - February 26, 2021 - Zacks.com |
Zacks |
Humana Inc. ( HUM Quick Quote HUM - Free Report ) recently inked a deal with Missouri-based Mercy to enhance virtual healthcare for patients. This is an extension to offer holistic medical care to its Humana Medicare Advantage members. The agreement, now effective, expands on the company’s current network contract, which allows in-network access to Mercy hospitals, outpatient facilities and physician practices.This joint effort will be accessible to Humana ... |
| 2/26/2021 |
Triple-S Management (NYSE:GTS) Issues FY 2021 Pre-Market Earnings Guidance |
Ticker Report |
... debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.Get Triple-S Management alerts: About Triple-S ManagementTriple-S Management Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of managed care and related products in the commercial, Medicare Advantage , and Medicaid markets. It operates through three segments: Managed Care, Life Insurance, and Property and Casualty Insurance. The company offers various managed care products, including health maintenance organization plans; preferred provider organization plans; BlueCard ... |
| 2/26/2021 |
Flex Benefits Take Off Amid Pandemic, New Analysis Shows |
aishealth.com |
... surge in demand for behavioral health services amid the pandemic.NOTES: CAD=Coronary Artery Disease; CHF=Congestive Heart Failure; COPD=Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; SUD=Substance Use Disorder.SOURCE: An Early Look at 2021 Medicare Advantage Benefits: Part II, Faegre Drinker analysis of CMS data, Jan. 27, 2021. Visit https://bit.ly/3tQD9Kw ... |
| 2/25/2021 |
Humana teams with Mercy to expand access to virtual care |
FierceHealthcare |
Humana is teaming with Missouri-based health system Mercy to grow access to virtual health resources.Humana's Medicare Advantage members will have in-network access to Mercy Virtual, the system's "hospital without beds," the companies announced Thursday. Mercy Virtual is staffed with more than 300 clinicians and provides care around the clock, including virtual primary care.As part of the partnership, Mercy is also entering into a value-based care ... |
| 2/25/2021 |
by Bill Oxford 5 Thing |
wapakdailynews.com |
Photo by Bill Oxford 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Opting for a Medicare Advantage Plan (medicareonvideo.com)Medicare Advantage plans are sold by private insurance companies like Humana, United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more. They are bundled Medicare plans that completely replace your Original Medicare Part A and Part B benefits. They work very differently than Medicare Supplement Plans , which work to supplement your Original ... |
| 2/25/2021 |
Mercy and Humana Team Up to Expand Access to Virtual Health Services and Coordinated Care |
Business Wire |
ST. LOUIS & LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Missouri-based Mercy and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) have signed an agreement to expand patient access to virtual health resources as part of a broader, joint effort to provide more holistic care to Humana Medicare Advantage members. These goals are especially vital given the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.The new initiative offers convenient care options for Humana ... |
| 2/25/2021 |
Mercy and Humana Team Up to Expand Access to Virtual Health Services and Coordinated Care |
tmcnet.com |
... and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) have signed an agreement to expand patient access to virtual health resources as part of a broader, joint effort to provide more holistic care to Humana Medicare Advantage members. These goals are especially vital given the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210225005153/en/The new initiative ... |
| 2/25/2021 |
Alignment Healthcare Appoints Rajesh Shrestha as President, New Markets and Chief Business Officer |
financialbuzz.com |
Alignment Healthcare , a mission-based, tech-enabled Medicare Advantage insurance company, today announced the expansion of its executive team with the appointment of health care veteran Rajesh Shrestha as president, new markets and chief business officer. In this newly created position, Shrestha focuses on expanding Alignment Healthcare’s growth into new geographies to serve more seniors nationwide.“We are thrilled to welcome Rajesh to Alignment at an exciting time of ... |
| 2/24/2021 |
Crapo Presses Becerra on “Medicare for All” | U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho |
US Seante |
... concerns that your policy preferences could undermine the Medicare programs that rely on private insurance.“I strongly support private insurance so patients can choose the coverage option that best meets their needs. The popular Medicare Advantage program that covers 24 million beneficiaries must be allowed to continue to thrive. And, the successful Medicare Part D program must continue to serve its 47 million enrollees without government interference.…“Medicare’s ... |
| 2/24/2021 |
IPA Managed Care Coordinator (IPA & Accountable Care Organization) |
monster.com |
Job Title: IPA Managed Care CoordinatorDepartment: IPA & Accountable Care Organization (ACO)Reports to: Manager, Florida Medical Clinic IPAPosition Level : 6BJob Summary: Assists providers, supervisors and staff members with all aspects of the Medicare Advantage plans and other value based programs, including Accountable Care Organization. Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role preferred.Essential Functions of the Position: Coordinates admissions with providers and facilities Assists with ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Medicare Beneficiaries, Costs, Utilization, & Quality |
flickr.com |
... removed adjustments that Medicare makes to account for local wages or input prices. Risk-adjusted reflects costs adjusted for differences in beneficiaries’ health using a risk-adjustment model that CMS uses to pay Medicare Advantage plans. Read more : bit.ly/3aM8VAA ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Triple-S Management (GTS) to Release Earnings on Thursday |
rivertonroll.com |
... and a beta of 0.75. Get Triple-S Management alerts:Triple-S Management Company Profile Triple-S Management Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of managed care and related products in the commercial, Medicare Advantage , and Medicaid markets. It operates through three segments: Managed Care, Life Insurance, and Property and Casualty Insurance. The company offers various managed care products, including health maintenance organization plans; preferred provider organization plans; BlueCard ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage |
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| 2/23/2021 |
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage |
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Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage |
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| 2/23/2021 |
eHealth, Inc. to Present at Raymond James 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference |
PR Newswire |
... with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than 8 million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage , Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business and other plans from over 180 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia .Investor Contact: Kate Sidorovich , CFA Vice ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Risk Adjustment and HCC Coding – A Look at Best Practices |
outsourcestrategies.com |
... picture of the whole patient”, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Correct HCC coding enables better health management and helps proper assessment of quality and cost performance for accurate reimbursements from Medicare Advantage plans. Non-adherence to the risk adjustment and coding requirements for Medicare Advantage can adversely impact practice/hospital revenue.Risk Adjustment and HCC CodingPeople with chronic health conditions represent a relatively high risk ... |
| 2/23/2021 |
Project Well is helping healthcare system use food as medicine with $2m in seed funding |
agfundernews.com |
... also treat our ailments?For Project Well , the answer is yes. The Connecticut-based startup is an online marketplace that delivers personalized meals to consumers with diet-sensitive chronic disease and food insecurity and Medicare Advantage members.Project Well has just raised a $2 million seed round from S2G Ventures , Primetime Partners , angel investors from Formation Capital , and Tom Scully, a general partner at healthcare group Welsh Carson and former ... |