Brandon L. Jones, MHA

Join us tomorrow for the first webinar of our Capital Planning for Health Center Growth! This session focuses on components of Capital Planning and how to integrate and align it with your organization's strategic goals. Register: https://ow.ly/GGbh50TPX7Z

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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) celebrates Elizabeth Eisenberg, MSN, RN, CVAHP from Scripps Health for commitment to excellence in the specialty of healthcare value analysis! Liz has signified this commitment by signing the official Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) healthcare value analysis pledge. To learn more about the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Commitment pledge: https://lnkd.in/gqEWPBue. #AHVAP #valuebasedcare #excellenceincare #valueanalysis

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#SDPSeptember kicks off with the release of our new brief, “Better Care Access and Outcomes with Medicaid State Directed Payments.” Learn more about how #EssentialHospitals are using state directed payments (SDPs) to improve care in communities. https://bit.ly/47t3sdN

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Check out this informative brief from America's Essential Hospitals (AEH) explaining the vital role State Directed Payments play in increasing access to care and improving #healthcare quality nationwide. We applaud the impact that is being driven by these programs and our clients. Click AEH's post below for the full brief. #SDPSeptember #EssentialHospitals #healthcare And click this link to explore more insights from Sellers Dorsey on improving healthcare quality and access: https://hubs.li/Q02Q70Bf0

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Health literacy is vital for advancing Medicaid equity. Center for Health Care Strategies latest resource equips healthcare professionals with practical strategies to improve how they communicate with Medicaid members, ensuring patients understand and access the care they deserve. Strengthening these communication efforts helps break down barriers, fosters trust, and leads to more equitable health outcomes. Explore these insights to enhance patient engagement and drive better results in your community.

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Participants in the Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative’s Care of Acute and Chronic Conditions track. Twenty-three DC Medicaid provider practice teams are testing changes to address gaps and improve care during the second learning cycle of Integrated Care DC’s Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative.

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How can #Medicaid policymakers advance the adoption of value-based arrangements by Federally Qualified Health Centers? 1.     Through the Return of Shared Savings to #FQHCS. – Participating FQHC networks should be eligible to share in a substantial portion (50% or more) of the savings realized when the actual total costs incurred for their attributed population are below the benchmark or goal set for average Total Cost Of Care (TCOC). 2.     Adjust the Payment Model for the FQHC Patient Population. – The benchmark costs used to set rates should be based on the average #TCOC in the market, or the average amount the Managed Care Organization gets paid per enrollee, rather than using the FQHC networks’ own historical low reimbursement as a starting point. Learn more in this report authored by our Kim Prendergast, Aditya Mahalingam-Dhingra, and Vikki Wachino for the Milbank Memorial Fund - https://lnkd.in/eCGMECd2 #Valuebasedcare ##FQHC #ACO #TCOC #Medicare #ProspectivePaymentSystem #ManagedCare #Managedcareorganizations #VBP #Healthcarequality #CMS #healthequity #Communityhealthcenters #Communityhealth Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

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Rethinking Referrals: Embracing Direct Access for Community Health Care The landscape of healthcare referrals is evolving, and it's time to redefine our approach. Read about how community agencies are embracing direct access public sign up in our latest blog article. https://lnkd.in/g2-TRWx7

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Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Health Forum: JAMA Forum discusses potential changes looming in 2025 such as allowing enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) financial aid to expire and cutting federal Medicaid spending. https://ja.ma/49EvTXy

Are you participating in the #healthIT summer reading program? It includes the following: ✅ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) HTI-2 Proposed Rule ✅ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY25 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule ✅ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY25 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule. Happy reading! 📚☀ #interoperability #healthIT #HTI2 #HIE #publichealth

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News from First Report Managed Care Volume 21, Issue 2: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)'s AHEAD model aims to improve population health management by awarding funding to states and promoting primary care investment and enhanced equity measures, but implementation challenges and cultural shifts may hinder its success. “States have relationships with many of the stakeholders whose perspectives and support will be vital to the success of this model,” Maureen Hennessey, PhD, SVP, director of value transformation at Precision AQ, told First Report Managed Care. Access the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eKAWrpWp #FirstReportManagedCare #FRMC #CMS #AHEADModel #PopulationHealth

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As the December 20 government funding deadline approaches, Congress is deep into discussions over a comprehensive year-end health care package. These negotiations carry significant implications for healthcare access, provider support, and public health preparedness across the nation. The current proposal includes: • 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 and hospital-at-home programs, providing continuity for millions of patients relying on virtual and at-home care. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮.𝟱% 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 under Medicare and flat funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, offering short-term financial stability amid broader reimbursement challenges. • 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and the SUPPORT Act to address ongoing public health crises. To fund these initiatives, proposed offsets include repealing the Biden administration’s nursing home staffing rule—a contentious measure unlikely to gain bipartisan support—and adjustments to pharmacy benefit manager transparency rules. While key elements such as telehealth expansion have bipartisan backing, other provisions face sharp divides. These discussions will determine not only immediate policy outcomes but also the trajectory of healthcare access and equity in the coming years. What aspects of these negotiations do you believe are most vital for patients and providers? What can you do? Take action by writing your legislators! Click here for templates https://lnkd.in/eh5s-dyC #HealthCarePolicy #EquityInCare #Medicare #Advocacy 

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ATI is pleased to share our new resources to help states understand key Medicare deadlines and considerations for working with Medicare Advantage Organizations on D-SNP policy and programs. What Medicaid Agencies Should Know About Medicare Timelines When Designing Integrated Programs: https://lnkd.in/eyr7HFfh Overview of Key Dates and Timelines: https://lnkd.in/eiaqq3XD #Medicaid #MedicareAdvantage #CMS #Healthcare #HealthPolicy #State

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As Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) gear up for 2025, it's crucial to focus on strategies and best practices to optimize financial health and boost patient engagement. FQHCs are at the forefront of providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities, and effectively managing patient service revenue while maximizing patient visits is key to sustaining and growing your impact. We are here to help you explore strategies and best practices to help your center optimize its financial health and boost patient engagement, ensuring that you can continue to provide high-quality care to those who need it most. Learn more about Synergy Billing: https://hubs.li/Q02W_bJM0

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