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Expanding Support for Independent Primary Care Practices in Massachusetts
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the senior vice president of Network Payment Innovation and Contract Management for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, which is launching a new value-based payment approach for independent primary care practices. The pilot project will reward practices for keeping patients healthy while providing extra support during the pandemic.
A new value-based payment approach for independent primary care practices is launching in Massachusetts, with the aim of keeping patients healthier while also reducing costs. In addition, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts program will provide a steady revenue stream for practices to care for patients even if office visits drop, as has been the case during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides involving a patient-based payment model, there are incentives for efficiency and quality performance and immediate support payments for practices that join.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Matthew Day, senior vice president of Network Payment Innovation and Contract Management for Blue Cross, who is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and management of our company’s provider contracting strategy.
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Commonwealth Fund Report Details Pervasive Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Health Care, Outcomes
April 18th 2024Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Top 5 Most-Read Articles From the Center of Health Equity and Access 2023
December 25th 2023The top articles of 2023 addressed key issues such as representation gaps in aRCC research, concerns about the 340B program's impact on asthma disparities, slow adoption of equity innovations, potential biases in type 2 diabetes risk models, and addressing disparities in psoriasis treatment based on race and culture.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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