Medicaid

The CMS Innovation Center’s newly announced ACCESS (Accelerating Clinical Evidence, Systems, and Solutions) Model signals that Medicare continues to double down in chronic condition care. Measurable outcomes will lead reimbursement decisions, meaning treating the root cause of these conditions will become even more impactful. This model challenges ACCESS participants, providers, health systems, and traditional Medicare,…

Transitional care management such as leaving the hospital, moving into long-term care, returning home, or entering hospice are some of the riskiest moments for Medicaid services, their members, and their families. Not only are these transitions highly emotional, but there are many handoffs as clinicians, social workers, occupational therapists and family members buzz in and…