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DaVita Kidney Care and Fresenius Medical Care continue to disappoint patients by focusing on profits over genuine healthcare solutions. Their push for Value-Based Care is presented as “patient-centered,” yet it’s a hollow attempt to cut costs and increase revenue at the expense of those they claim to help. While they boast about “momentum” and “transformation,” their actions show little commitment to improving patient health or transparency in care VBC may sound promising, but it’s still in its infancy, lacking adequate data to prove its effectiveness for complex, chronic conditions like ESRD. DaVita and Fresenius use VBC as a tool to reward insurance companies, physicians, and themselves. The reality? VBC keeps patients on a cycle of #dialysis, endless doctor visits, and medications without pushing for what truly matters—transplant referrals and preventive care. These companies claim to prioritize patients, yet their emphasis on “value” and efficiency pushes critical preventive measures, like transplant education and early intervention, to the side. Instead, they have patients locked in a treadmill of costly treatments, minimizing genuine pathways to independence and health Both companies promote dialysis as the core solution, while remaining shockingly silent on transplants. DaVita and Fresenius fail to educate patients on the long-term benefits of kidney transplants, nor do they invest in campaigns to increase awareness around prevention. The few, carefully crafted narratives they release are more about optics than patient health. It’s evident these companies care more about keeping patients dependent on in-center or home dialysis, which generates ongoing revenue, rather than empowering them to seek alternatives that could improve their quality of life If DaVita and Fresenius were truly committed to “patient-centered care,” they would be transparent with patients about the risks of long-term dialysis and actively promote transplant options. Yet, they cling to VBC as a financial strategy, using it as an excuse to cut services, limit patient-provider interactions, and reduce the scope of treatments available. Patients are reduced to data points, with their worth measured not by their health outcomes but by the revenue they generate DaVita’s leaders pose for photos and push VBC as if it’s a groundbreaking approach, but the reality is that patients can see through this façade. Patients are becoming more informed about VBC, and they’re realizing that it prioritizes profits, not health. While these executives pat themselves on the back for “improving” healthcare, they’re really pushing patients deeper into dependence, keeping them from accessing real preventive care What’s even more disturbing is the lack of transparency and accountability from DaVita’s leadership. Patients, families, and advocates have raised legitimate concerns— Yet DaVita routinely ignores or censors these criticisms Misha Palecek Javier Rodriguez Andy Pate #NoMorePhotoOps

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This National #PrimaryCareWeek, we are highlighting a Notice of Funding Opportunity (R01) inviting proposals to explore #PrimaryCare attributes like care coordination, continuity, and comprehensiveness that enhance patient outcomes and health equity. This initiative underscores AHRQ's dedication to funding robust primary care research and fostering a skilled research workforce. Join us in strengthening primary healthcare delivery and advancing health equity. https://lnkd.in/e5THdRt8

This National #PrimaryCareWeek, we are highlighting a Notice of Funding Opportunity (R01) inviting proposals to explore #PrimaryCare attributes like care coordination, continuity, and comprehensiveness that enhance patient outcomes and health equity. This initiative underscores AHRQ's dedication to funding robust primary care research and fostering a skilled research workforce. Join us in strengthening primary healthcare delivery and advancing health equity. https://lnkd.in/e8X3mTkB

[REMINDER] Join Equality Health and our partners at @Azara Health for an insightful panel discussion on Value-Based Care arrangements for independent practices. Our EVP of Growth & Strategy, @BrandonClark, will be part of an expert panel discussing 10 key considerations for Health Centers evaluating a Value-Based Care partnership. The discussion will cover the benefits of partnership, how to evaluate agreements effectively, creating win-win situations, essential contributions for success, and the importance of data sharing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable VBC insights. See you there! https://bit.ly/3zBcQPS

The ACO REACH program is proving its value in transforming healthcare delivery, with $𝟲𝟵𝟰.𝟲 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 and participation from 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 in 2024. It’s clear: this model is making strides in reducing costs while ensuring quality care for high-needs patients. 🚨 But what’s next? With the program set to end in 2026, advocacy groups like NAACOS are calling for its extension—and we agree. At Spatially Health, we are proud to partner with REACH organizations, like ilumed and VBCare, in further driving these incredible outcomes and delivering on health equity goals. 📩 Curious about how we can help your organization? Learn more about Spatially Health and book a demo here 👉https://hubs.la/Q02ZbNnB0 #ThinkSpatially #valuebasedcare #healthequity

Are you interested in learning more about patient engagement and uplifting historically marginalized communities in healthcare? Click this link and view ATW's Transformative Collaborations, Partnerships, and Strategic Alliances webinar which highlights ways to eliminate healthcare disparities and promote equitable outcomes. https://ow.ly/koNV50SMshB #healthequity #patientengagement

How can healthcare partner effectively with patients and communities, even during crises? A new issue of Healthcare Papers starts from the premise that the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of health and social care systems, including their patient-, caregiver-, and community engagement. Authors explore how some settings bucked this trend - sustaining and growing engagement practices even during the pandemic. Congrats to everyone involved in compiling and sharing these important reflections, including Kerry Kuluski, Carol Fancott, Maggie Keresteci, MA, CHE, and Ross Baker who wrote the lead paper in this issue! Read the papers: https://lnkd.in/evG4cmZ5

To read more about what policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders can do to break down barriers to care for birthing people, read more below. #CommunityEngagement #HealthResearch

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO PROVIDER LISTENING SESSION Hosted by the New Mexico Health Care Authority Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM NM Department of Health 1170 N Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM REGISTRATION https://lnkd.in/gtFUKQsx Purpose of the provider listening sessions: The New Mexico Health Care Authority is organizing provider listening sessions to gather insights from professional in the behavioral healthcare community. These sessions are designed to understand the current landscape by exploring what aspects of the system are functioning effectively, what challenges providers are facing and gathering suggestions for improvement. The goal is to enhance behavioral healthcare services by addressing gaps and building on successful strategies, ensuring the needs of providers and patients are met across the state.