Expanding value-based care: The essential role of specialists in long-term success and patient outcomes
Value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the healthcare landscape by focusing on improving patient outcomes while keeping costs under control. Unlike fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement, this approach prioritizes quality rather than quantity, aiming to reward effective treatments and preventative strategies that can lead to healthier communities and more sustainable healthcare spending. Traditionally, VBC initiatives have zeroed in … Expanding value-based care: The essential role of specialists in long-term success and patient outcomes
Navigating population health with clarity: Dr. Kodama’s expert tips for success in value-based healthcare
The shift toward value-based care (VBC) is transforming how services are delivered, focusing on improving patient outcomes and engagement while reducing costs. Success in this model depends on understanding your population, managing their health proactively, and coordinating care effectively. Meet Dr. Christopher Kodama, Chief Medical Officer at Milliman MedInsight. With a clinical background in pediatric … Navigating population health with clarity: Dr. Kodama’s expert tips for success in value-based healthcare
CMS 2025 RADV audit expansion: Key changes and what they mean to MA plans
In a significant move announced on May 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed plans to initiate annual Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits for all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. In this memo, CMS Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is quoted as saying “We are committed to crushing fraud, waste and abuse … CMS 2025 RADV audit expansion: Key changes and what they mean to MA plans
Introducing our new eBook: The intersection of clinical data integration and value-based care: Strategies for success
As healthcare pivots towards value-based care (VBC), providers face intricate challenges centered on enhancing patient outcomes while managing costs effectively. This shift demands not only a change in approach but also a sophisticated integration of healthcare data to drive meaningful improvements. At the heart of VBC lies the seamless integration of Electronic Health Record (EHR) … Introducing our new eBook: <em>The intersection of clinical data integration and value-based care: Strategies for success</em>
Sustaining payer success: Key themes from Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable
In an era shaped by unpredictable shifts in the healthcare landscape, innovative approaches took center stage at Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable Spring 2025. For those sessions highlighting data insights through advanced analytics, the necessity of quality data is undeniable. Multiple speakers pointed out that maintaining a competitive advantage depends on proactive planning supported by sophisticated … Sustaining payer success: Key themes from Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable
New eBook: Harnessing analytics and AI: A modern guide to risk adjustment
Reliable risk adjustment processes are a critical factor in the success of value-based care, but harnessing the array of data needed to align healthcare costs and provider compensation can be a challenging undertaking. With a growing number of patients enrolled in VBC programs, including the more than 33 million patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA), … New eBook: Harnessing analytics and AI: A modern guide to risk adjustment
