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NAACOS Responds to Senate HELP Committee's Request for Recommendations for Lowering Healthcare Costs
In response to a request for recommendations to help address rising drug costs, the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) has submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In response to a request for recommendations to help address rising drug costs, the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) has submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. They recommend that Congress continue to ensure that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP remains strong and encourages robust participation, explaining that Medicare ACO programs like MSSP are the largest value-based payment models in the country and an essential tool in moving toward a value-based healthcare system.
NAACOS also recommended that Congress consider amendments to 42. C.F.R. Part 2, which requires patients to submit written consent prior to the disclosure of their substance use treatment records. According to NAACOS, these requirements are often challenging and they limit whole-person integrated care and care coordination. Read all the comments.
Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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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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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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