More MA Plans Offering Benefits for Members with Chronic Diseases
In 2021, the number of Medicare Advantage members who enrolled in plans with additional supplemental benefits for members who have chronic diseases spiked dramatically, Avalere researchers found in a...ACA, Medicaid Expansion Reduced Income Inequality, SDOH By 10%
Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion led to reduced income inequality, especially in states that enhanced Medicaid, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. Additionally, the ACA reduced...Payers Kick Off 2021 Investments in Social Determinants of Health
Payers have started announcing partnerships and investments for 2021 that aim to address social determinants of health, particularly food scarcity, housing insecurity, and health equity. Some experts...CMS Outlines Medicaid Social Determinants of Health Flexibilities
CMS has released a new roadmap outlining how states can improve social determinants of health and reinforce their value-based care approach using Medicaid flexibilities. “The new guidance...SDOH Awareness, Care Coordination Key to Payer Leader Development
Payers that are looking to develop strong healthcare leaders should focus on strengthening learners' care coordination and social determinants of health awareness. Payers and healthcare...Sponsored Article
