On September 15, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance to support state Medicaid Directors in moving towards value-based arrangements and alternative payment models. The guidance outlines lessons learned from early state and federal experiences in implementing […]
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Virtual Care Models Can Successfully Support Those Living With Diabetes To Improve Glycemic Outcomes
Virtual diabetes care models can successfully support those living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (T1D or T2D) through integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices for self-management of diabetes. In the Virtual Diabetes Specialty Clinic (VDiSC) study […]
The Tech & Human Infrastructure For Hybrid Care: Coordinating Virtual, In-Clinic & In-Home Services
This presentation took place at The 2023 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute. Dr. Doug Wright, Chief Operations Officer, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, Shawna Wright, Ph.D., LP, Director KU Center For Telemedicine & Telehealth, University of Kansas Center For Telemedicine […]
38% Of Consumers Prefer Virtual Behavioral Health Care Over In-Person Visits
During 2022, 38% of consumers preferred virtual behavioral health services to in-person services, based on more than 8,000 responses to the Rock Health 2022 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey. Most consumers preferred telehealth visits for prescription refills (61%), and the […]
US Acute Care Solutions & Array Behavioral Care Partner To Deliver Virtual Psychiatric Care In Emergency Departments
US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the nation, and Array Behavioral Care, the nation’s leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice, announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive acute medical and psychiatric care services to […]
CMS Proposes Four-Year Extension of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program & To Continue Virtual Services
In the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed extending the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) for four years, and telehealth flexibilities for this program. During the COVID-19 public […]
Building A Digital Transformation Roadmap – Aligning Technology, Team, & Processes For Superior Consumer Experience & Engagement: The 2023 OPEN MINDS Seminar – Sponsored By Qualifacts
This presentation, sponsored by Qualifacts, took place at The 2023 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat. Paul Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, and Carol Clayton, Ph.D., Senior Associate for OPEN MINDS, discussed a road map for digital-first evolution and what it means to be […]
Moving Autism Services To Virtual
Autism prevalence rates are on the rise. The latest numbers for children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are up 22% from 1 in 44 in 2018, to 1 in 36 in 2020—and 317% since 2000 (see Autism Prevalence Increased […]
The Convenient Care Path
After last week, the trajectory of ‘convenient care’ sector of the health care field is becoming more clear. (By definition, convenient care are the services of companies and health care systems that provide consumers with accessible, affordable, quality health services in […]
Making Hybrid Health Care Work
The challenge for managers of health and human service organizations is making hybrid health care services work for consumers and clinicians. This is no small feat because clinician and consumer preferences don’t necessarily align. Consumers strongly prefer in-person visits, according […]
51% Of The Way To Integrated Care
One of the questions for specialty and primary care provider organization executive teams is how to participate in integrated systems of care. There are a variety of models—and no right answer. Some specialty provider organizations have added primary care services […]
