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We're excited to see our partner, Wider Circle, teaming up with Highmark Health Options in West Virginia! This collaboration will bring Wider Circle's innovative community-based approach to rural communities, improving access to care and health outcomes for Highmark members. Read more about this impactful partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gmkGmeJh   #CommunityHealth #RuralHealth #HealthEquity

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Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gnmN4qjb In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura (Miller) Dyrda is joined by Sonny Goyal, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversified Businesses at Blue Cross NC Sonny discusses innovative strategies to improve access to quality, affordable care, focusing on trends such as telehealth, AI advancements, and value-based care models, while also addressing significant headwinds like rising healthcare costs and provider shortages. For more information about Becker's Healthcare, please contact Jessica Cole or Scott Becker. #podcast #healthcare #leadership

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Rethinking Referrals: Embracing Direct Access for Community Health Care The landscape of healthcare referrals is evolving, and it's time to redefine our approach. Read about how community agencies are embracing direct access public sign up in our latest blog article. https://lnkd.in/g2-TRWx7

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Join us tomorrow for the first webinar of our Capital Planning for Health Center Growth! This session focuses on components of Capital Planning and how to integrate and align it with your organization's strategic goals. Register: https://ow.ly/GGbh50TPX7Z

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Join us on Oct. 23 for the first webinar in our Capital Planning for Health Center Growth series, where we will explore the components of Capital Planning and understand its alignment with your organization’s strategic goals. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/qiec50TqfoO

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Join us on Oct. 23 for the first webinar in our Capital Planning for Health Center Growth series, where we will explore the components of Capital Planning and understand its alignment with your organization’s strategic goals. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/wkM650TCua0

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Webinar Recap: Diversifying Revenue Sources for Community Health Centers Our recent webinar, "Diversifying Revenue Sources for Community Health Centers," was a huge success! Industry leaders from Mountain Family Health Centers, Vibrant Health, Thrive Alabama, and Crescent Care shared proven strategies to help FQHCs thrive beyond patient revenue. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Grant Hunting: Avoid chasing every grant. Focus on building long-term relationships with local foundations. Regularly check grants.gov and candid.org for aligned opportunities. 🔹 Community Partnerships: Partner with local organizations like schools, colleges, social services, churches, and hospitals. Collaborative proposals often stand out to funders. 🔹 Donor Engagement: Personalized outreach and involving senior staff can significantly enhance donor relationships. 🔹 Events: Large fundraisers work for some, but smaller, board-hosted gatherings can deliver higher impact. By applying these strategies, your health center can diversify funding and build long-term sustainability. Missed the webinar? Stay tuned for more insights in upcoming sessions! #FQHC #RevenueGrowth #CommunityHealth #WebinarRecap #HealthcareLeadership

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Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! We would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our peers at critical access hospitals and providers we have worked with in rural facilities across the continuum. Recently, we partnered with Missouri Hospital Association on facilitating a series of Community Forums on birth equity in maternal health deserts throughout Missouri. In Missouri, 11.2% of babies were born to women who live in rural counties, while 3.7% of maternity care providers practice in rural counties. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gt2C7iXK. This project, among our other work with rural facilities, was a reminder of the unique challenges that rural health facilities face and how important the focus on improving rural health is. 🏥

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ICYMI #AdvancingHealth episode: “Health Equity at the Center of Rural Care” with Terry Scoggin, CEO of Titus Regional Medical Center discuss designing a system of care ensuring equitable patient access. Scoggin also shows how the AHA Health Equity Roadmap provided valuable resources to support their mission to transform the care of the community. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eMtdPSyH #WeAreHealthCare

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📺 MEDIA WATCH 🏥 Valley Health Systems, Inc. CEO and President, Dr. Mathew Weimer spoke with Huntington-based TV channel, WSAZ on how new WVCTSI initiative, West Virginia Rural Roots to Research (WVR3) program will immensely benefit West Virginia and the Appalachian region. ✅ The WVR3 program is funded by the The National Institutes of Health’s Communities Advancing Research Equity for Health™ (CARE for Health™). Click link to watch the interview segment: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7UDxrka

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Senior Options, LLC is interested in the data requested by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in response to the latest Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in January 2024. NAHC's comments, as noted in May 2024, reflect a strong desire for comprehensive and high-quality Medicare Advantage (MA) data to increase transparency within the program. Their recommendations focused on beneficiary protections, provider protections, and marketing activities, which are all crucial areas for improving MA plan operations. Additionally, NAHC emphasized the importance of publicly reporting data on patient experience, enrollment and disenrollment rates, utilization patterns, and network comparisons to Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare. They also highlighted the need for detailed reporting on prior authorization processes, payment methodologies, medical review policies, and claim denial rates to address the issues faced by home health agencies. The use of artificial intelligence in coverage decisions and utilization patterns for ancillary services, such as home care aide services, should also be shared with providers for better transparency. NAHC's concerns about predatory marketing practices targeting underserved populations, with recommendations for CMS to track and report data on MA plan marketing strategies and incentives. Although the hospice component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) demonstration is ending, NAHC urged CMMI to share comparison data between VBID hospice patients and FFS hospice beneficiaries. This data is vital for evaluating the model's effectiveness in improving care continuity and quality. Senior Options believes the recommendations for enhanced transparency will enable better decision-making for all stakeholders involved. Click the link below to read the Statement released by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice https://lnkd.in/dfZsbsvs #HealthcareTransparency #MedicareAdvantage #HomeCare #HospiceCare #PatientProtections #ProviderProtections #NAHC #CMS #HealthData #ValueBasedCare #MedicalTransparency #HealthcareInnovation #HealthPolicy #HomeHealth #MedicareReform #ElderCare #ArtificialIntelligence #VBID #SeniorCare #HealthEquity #HealthcareStakeholders

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Hope Atlanta's COO, Elizabeth Banks, MPH recently joined an insightful breakout session at the ARCHI Collaborative State of Metro Atlanta Health Symposium alongside Kathryn Lawler from Mercy Care and Mary Spanburgh from Kaiser Permanente. This dynamic panel explored the critical intersection of housing and health, highlighting innovative solutions and policy-driven strategies for the Metro Atlanta community. Key Breakout Highlights The session focused on: - Supportive Housing Services: Discussing how permanent supportive housing transforms health outcomes and emphasizing the need for sustained wraparound services to keep residents stable and healthy. - Health Barriers Due to Housing Instability: Addressing the real-world challenges posed by housing instability, including disrupted care, hospital discharge issues, and limited access to essential health services. - Supply and Access Challenges: Examining the urgent need for more affordable housing and accessible healthcare, while proposing collaborative solutions. - The Melody: Highlighting this integrative health and housing model as an innovative approach that bridge housing stability with health services to ensure holistic support for residents. This model represent a meaningful step toward aligning housing, health, and supportive services for better outcomes. Action-Driven Dialogue Attendees engaged in thoughtful discussions, exploring questions such as: - What specific policies can better address the link between housing and health? - How can health systems and housing organizations collaborate more effectively to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations? Elizabeth, Kathryn, Mary, and all participants worked together to generate actionable insights and practical steps for future advocacy, policy, and on-the-ground collaboration in building a healthier and more equitable Metro Atlanta. #HOPEAtlanta #HousingAndHealth #MetroAtlantaHealth #CommunityImpact #SupportiveHousing #HealthEquity #IntegrativeModels #Collaboration

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🚨 INDUSTRY NEWS ALERT! As reported by Kaufman Hall in their September Hospital Flash Report, large national healthcare players are reevaluating their asset portfolios, and many are divesting underperforming hospital sites and shifting investments to ambulatory settings—such as clinics and outpatient centers—in more profitable regions. https://buff.ly/3RL2xQc ZulaFly’s advanced patient workflow solutions offer door-to-door metrics, helping facilities identify and eliminate bottlenecks. This allows them to see more patients in the same amount of time, ultimately boosting revenue. Explore how ZulaFly can enhance your facility's efficiency and profitability. https://buff.ly/4fKcE0M #HealthcareInnovation #AmbulatoryCare #PatientFlow #HealthcareEfficiency #ZulaFly

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Laura Lamb and Megan Bradford are leading the charge in middle-market senior living, addressing a crucial need for Boomers entering retirement. At last week's 2024 LeadingAge National Conference, they shared an innovative model for affordable, high-quality care, setting a new standard in elder support. ERS is transforming senior living in OH, KY, IN and beyond! Learn more in this article by McKnight's Senior Living: https://hubs.la/Q02W_Sd30

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Carepreneur Insights: Weekly Nuggets for Home Care Leaders Why Building Strong Partnerships with Discharge Planners is Crucial for Home Care Business Growth Question: Are you familiar with the crucial role a Discharge Planner plays in the home care system? These professionals are key in managing a patient's transition from hospital to home care, ensuring they have the necessary support, resources, and care plan in place for a seamless recovery. For home care business owners, cultivating strong relationships with Discharge Planners can lead to valuable client referrals and establish your agency as a reliable partner in the healthcare continuum. Keep in mind, in this industry, your connections are your greatest asset. Continue to expand your network and knowledge to better serve your clients and grow your business. #HomeCare #Partnerships #PatientCare #BusinessGrowth #ContinuityOfCare #CareTransition #CareContinuum

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New analysis from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform identifies 700 rural hospitals at risk of closing, leaving their communities without a reliable, accessible source of healthcare. Access TeleCare's telemedicine programs are proven to help rural hospitals not just stay open but thrive and grow. See how at https://lnkd.in/gDqyVzsk

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