There has been a constant battle for Medicaid in America – from states slashing Medicaid reimbursements or refusing to expand access, to Congress now threatening to cut and restrict Medicaid funding altogether. The program, which funds 78.4 million of our most vulnerable patients, is a necessity to primary care. Medicaid beneficiaries look like pregnant women… Read More »
The transition to value-based care (VBC) is fundamentally transforming the healthcare landscape, and 2025 is poised to be an inflection point to see whether the promise of VBC can be realized. For healthcare professionals – and especially for ambulatory care practices – embracing the nuances of this dynamic environment is essential not only for delivering… Read More »
More than 150,000 avoidable deaths occur each year due to mental, emotional, and behavioral health problems. This includes nearly 50,000 suicide deaths and 100,000 overdose deaths. People with chronic persistent mental illness suffer a 20-year shorter life expectancy. This country urgently needs to address how we pay for mental health services. Medicaid is a major… Read More »
How could alternative pediatric payment models help to address children’s broad health, social, and developmental needs? This post delves into funding and financing challenges and potential solutions. I recently collaborated on a report on alternative payment models for child health with colleagues from the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy and Mental Health America. The… Read More »
The current healthcare system is not built for individuals with serious illnesses. These individuals can benefit from palliative care, which focuses on quality of life and symptom relief. Alternative payment models that incorporate palliative care are in development. Yet, the challenges of expanding these models of care are substantial. Betsy recently died after a sixteen-year… Read More »