Foolproof Ways to Improve Medication Adherence
Until you understand the reasons why patients aren’t taking their medications, you can’t implement strategies to improve adherence.
How to Engage Members, Change Their Behavior
We offer strategies to better engage with members and encourage them to become active participants in their health.
Time For An Ethics-By-Design Approach in Healthcare
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn breaks down the recent report from Bertelsmann Stiftung and explores the implications of digital tech on health equity and ethics.
4 Ways Payers Can Simplify Prior Authorization
How can health plans help providers cross prior authorization hurdles? We give four strategies.
Developing an Effective SDOH Strategy
How can healthcare organizations help address social determinants of health?
Everyone Wins When Care Management Workflows Are Optimized
We share four benefits of introducing technology and automation to your care management program.
The Health Inequities “Tax”—A Cost of U.S. Healthcare
Health inequities have long been a dreadful, distinctive facet of the U.S. healthcare industry. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn discusses financial implications.
Bridging the Language Gap
We explore how health plans and health systems can help members and patients overcome health equity barriers and bridge the language gap.
Medecision Wins Google Cloud Healthcare & Life Sciences 2021 Customer Award
Dallas, TX, June 14, 2022 —Medecision, a leading provider of digital care management solutions and services, today announced it has received a Google Cloud Healthcare & Life Sciences 2021 Customer…
The Nuts and Bolts of Population Health
Population health considers the health status and outcomes of an entire group of people, rather than focusing just on specific individuals. Is your population health strategy ready to drive results?
4 Core Competencies for Value-Based Care Success
Value-based care is the future of healthcare in the U.S. These four core competencies can help guide your organization toward a model that improves patient outcomes while decreasing costs.
Health Disparities Growing Among America’s Older Adults
Older adults in America face a slew of health disparities. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn dives deeper into recent research about older Americans’ health.
Building a Care Management Program
Building a care management program—and leading it—can be made easier with these three steps.
Zeroing In on CMS “Meaningful Measures” Targets
Meaningful Measures 2.0 goals are designed to facilitate the ongoing move toward value-based care, which targets issues including person-centered care, safety, chronic conditions, seamless care coordination, equity, affordability and efficiency,…
Closing Healthcare Gaps Among Specific Patient Populations
An abundance of actionable data exists, making it possible for care managers to be as specific as they need to be, whether targeting individual patients or populations to close healthcare…
CMS’ Health Equity Strategy
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlined an action plan for addressing health disparities; ensuring high-quality, affordable healthcare for everyone, regardless of their background; and driving health…
Taking Action: How States Are Using Medicaid 1115 Waivers to Address SDOH
These four states are taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to addressing social determinants of health.
Improving Health Plan Star Ratings
When you can align activities such as prior authorizations, utilization management and operational workflows with regulatory mandates for quality, timeliness, interoperability and reporting, you can improve health plan Star ratings.
Embracing an ESG Policy in Healthcare
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the importance of embracing an ESG policy in healthcare.
Medecision Joins Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program
DALLAS, TX – April 21, 2022 – Medecision, a leading provider of digital care management solutions and services, announces it has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program. The new partnership…
From Data to Insights to Action
Artificial intelligence, including machine learning, can help you analyze and turn mountains of data into actionable insights. This can lead to positive outcomes for patients and your organization. Are you…
Using Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling to Ease Care Transitions
How can predictive modeling help support patients through transitions and ensure they continue to receive the care they need, adhere to medication regimens, avoid readmissions and become more actively involved…
6 Strategies for Reducing Network Leakage
When a patient goes outside the network for care, it can have negative consequences for both cost and care. Reducing network leakage should be a top priority.
Trust and Healthcare
As trust increases, so does the engagement of healthcare citizens with healthcare professionals and services.
A Game Changer for Utilization Management
Utilization management can eat up a lot of time and money—causing frustration and headaches for consumers and friction between payers and providers. With the right tools, however, you can streamline…
Oscar Health Chooses Medecision Solution for Digital Care Management
Oscar Health chooses Medecision solution to provide leading digital care management for its members.
More Proactive Care Management
When care management teams become more proactive, they can help keep members on the right track and prevent setbacks rather than react to them.
Medecision Announces Jacob Jesson as Chief Revenue and Experience Officer
Digital care management company adds Jacob Jesson as EVP and chief revenue and experience officer.
Better Care Coordination With Medecision
Better care coordination? Check. Better outcomes? Check. Better reports and data analysis? Check. Medecision’s HITRUST CSFⓇ-certified software-as-a-solution, AerialTM, gives care managers a 360-degree video of each individual’s health, making care…
Medical Distancing in America: A Lingering Pandemic Side Effect
Social distancing is great. Medical distancing? Not so much. Doctor visits are still necessary for ensuring good health.
Ways Care Managers Can Improve Performance Metrics
How can care managers improve performance metrics in addition to member outcomes?
An Infographic: Social Determinants of Health
Everyone knows that diet, lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption and smoking, exercise, and genetics play a role in your overall health. But experts suggest that social determinants—that is, the conditions…
Better Care Management = Higher Satisfaction
What if there was a next-generation care management solution that helped health plans manage risk and empowered care managers to provide the highest-quality service and care to members? A solution…
Inflation in America: The Healthcare Cost Crisis
Inflated prices for household products, food and utilities can stretch already thin budgets, leaving many Americans wondering how to pay bills and causing what may amount to be a healthcare…
Making High-Value Decisions in Payer Care Management
By focusing care management activities on areas with the potential for the greatest impact and making high-value decisions, care managers can optimize patient outcomes.
Can Care Managers Help Control Healthcare Costs?
Are care managers unsung heroes by helping control healthcare costs?
The Year of the Healthcare Consumer
Healthcare consumers feel more empowered to weigh their options, share their opinions and expect more out of their healthcare experience—which is why many healthcare organizations are making 2022 the year…
Healthcare Industry Overview: What’s Next for 2022?
The key determinants of healthcare for 2022 are rooted in our experiences from 2021.
Improving Patient Care With Clinical Informatics
Clinical informatics is leading the way in the much-needed transformation of healthcare.
5 Key Strategies for a Successful Care Management Program
Today’s consumers increasingly expect healthcare to meet them where they live, work and play, and that means big changes for care management.
Care Management Reimagined: A New Definition and Better ROI
Amid healthcare payers’ heightened financial pressures and members’ increased needs, it might be time to change the definition of care management.
Medecision and ChristianaCare Partner for Clinical Informatics Fellowship
In 2020, Medecision began supporting a clinical informatics fellowship at ChristianaCare. Meet the first two fellows to go through the program.
Optimizing Healthcare Workflows: The Not-So-Obvious Benefits
Optimizing healthcare workflows has both obvious and not-so-obvious benefits.
Medecision Recognized by Modern Healthcare as Winner in 2021 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards
Medecision was recently honored by Modern Healthcare for its virtual health marketing campaign.
Consumer Experience: How Healthcare Ranks Among Other Industries
The consumer experience in healthcare is becoming more important. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how healthcare ranks among other industries.
Differentiating Signal From Noise With Data
Data is king in healthcare. There are multiple sources of data coming in from EMRs, home health devices, physician offices and more. So how does Aerial help care managers take…
Seen and Heard at HLTH 2021: A Recap
Chris LaVictoire Mahai and a team of executives from Medecision and Aveus recently attended the HLTH 2021 conference and came back with insights on a variety of pressing topics.
Automation Advantages: Making Prior Authorization More Efficient
Appropriate care and better outcomes are the goals of utilization management, including prior authorization. But the processes to achieving these goals need to become more efficient.
Improving the Consumer Experience: 3 Lessons for Healthcare
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares what the healthcare industry can learn about improving the consumer experience from three other organizations.
Clinician Burnout: Bringing Well-Being Back to Healthcare
Clinician burnout isn’t a new trend, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue, with many healthcare workers reporting that they are experiencing high levels of depression, exhaustion and burnout.…
Improve Healthcare Consumer Experience by Looking to Other Industries
Entertainment, hospitality, financial planning and aviation have important ideas for improving the member and patient experience.
The Power of Healthcare Partnerships
At Medecision, we understand the importance of healthcare partnerships and collaboration. When we work together, we can improve healthcare for everyone.
Lessons Learned From COVID-19
As we return to normal life, we must not forget the lessons learned during the pandemic.
Women’s Health After the Pandemic
Women’s health was dramatically impacted by COVID-19. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the pandemic changed all aspects of women’s health—and how we must improve it.
Star Ratings Now Focused on Member Experience
Nancy Green, senior vice president at Aveus, sat down with Julie Barnes, founder of Maverick Health Policy, and Debbie Hill, vice president of product management at Medecision, to discuss changes…
Why Does Health Equity Matter?
Health equity has become something of a catchphrase, but it’s an important one to know. At Medecision, we’re deeply committed to working toward a healthcare system that gives every person…
Improving Population Health in the Digital Era
Many health systems are investing in population health management strategies, which help them understand target populations while identifying risks and unmet needs. Digital tools such as Aerial by Medecision can…
Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s in America
At Medecision, we are committed to staying at the forefront of discussions about industry-wide issues—such as pharmaceutical drug pricing. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn gives her insights into the recent conversations…
Pandemic Leads to Relaxed Penalties for HIPAA Violations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has prioritized efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic over enforcing HIPAA rules.
Addressing America’s Mental Health Crisis
America is in the midst of a mental health crisis—but hospitals and community-based organizations can partner together to identify and diagnose mental health issues before they worsen. Medecision is committed…
The Health Equity Lens: Learning and Activating the Next Phase of Impact
At Medecision, we are committed to improving healthcare and health equity for all and feel it’s important to highlight the voices championing an equitable healthcare system. That’s why we’re happy…
Rebuilding Trust in the Healthcare Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic put consumer trust to the test in 2020 and early 2021. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the healthcare industry can help rebuild trust among health citizens.
Star Ratings and the Need to Improve Consumer Experience
A game-changing revision to CMS rules for Star ratings puts Medicare Advantage plans under extra pressure to deliver an excellent customer experience. At Medecision, our solutions and services help health…
Using Virtual Care to Address Healthcare Disparities
At Medecision, we understand the value of virtual care. But until we make the processes easy and accessible, we’re not going to change the ability of all people to access…
How Telehealth Is Morphing Into “Just” Healthcare
Guest blogger Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how recent acquisitions of telehealth companies means telehealth and virtual care is now a regular form of healthcare delivery.
4 Organizations Improving Patient Experience
Medecision is committed to helping the healthcare system achieve the Quadruple Aim, and a key component of that is improving the patient experience. During this National Patient Experience Week, we…
Facts and Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Terry McInnis, MD, MPH, CPE, president of Blue Thorn Inc. and member of the Medecision Advisory Board; and Terri Steinberg, MD, MBA, FACP, FAMIA, Medecision’s Group Senior Vice President of…
Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural America
Vaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in rural America. But the healthcare industry can’t forget about rural communities.
Housing Is Key to Health
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare.
What the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule Means for the Patient Experience
What does the new interoperability and prior authorization rule mean for the patient experience? Julie Barnes, founder and principal of Maverick Health Policy, and Sarah Dencker, vice president of Network…
Managing the Appeals Process for Medicaid Populations
The healthcare appeals process can be difficult to navigate. How can we ensure that patients easily understand the process and their healthcare coverage?
Elevating Trust Through Customer Experience: Reflections on Our Work With Second Harvest Heartland
In 2020, Aveus partnered with Second Harvest Heartland to work toward their strategic initiative to become a more trusted partner.
Improving Compliance for Medicaid Populations
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more people on Medicaid. It’s more important than ever before for the healthcare industry to do its part to ensure compliance with privacy and…
5 Things to Know About Building Trust and Serving Vulnerable Populations
Effectively engaging with and serving vulnerable populations is made even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, when trust in healthcare systems has been eroded.
2021: The Year of Vaccines and Excess Deaths in America
Although many Americans are lining up for their COVID-19 vaccine, we’re still far from herd immunity. But experts are hopeful that more Americans will start to resume medical care services.…
Bold Leaders Shepherd Positive Organizational Changes
We loved this conversation about bold leaders that Chris LaVictoire Mahai, president of Aveus, had in 2018 with Coreen Dicus-Johnson, president and CEO of Network Health. Coreen shared how she…
A Campus Partnership Program Ready for What’s Next
Medecision’s Campus Partnership Program identifies top talent at colleges across the nation—and it’s proven to be beneficial.
What a Biden-Harris Administration May Mean for the Future of Healthcare
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration?
Top Priorities for President Biden: COVID-19, Then Everything Else
What are the top priorities for the Biden administration? Combating the COVID-19 crisis, improving livelihoods and setting the American ship on the right track.
Prioritizing DE&I Efforts: Learn From Crisis to Prevent Crisis
How can organizations respond to racial injustice in humility and action in a sustainable way?
Making Healthcare Smarter With Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare organizations to adapt—and adopt alternative ways of delivering care to patients. Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things promise to revolutionize healthcare. Thank you…
Final Updates to Stark Law Will Ease Transition to Value-Based Care
New rules will ease administrative burden, speed up reimbursement and remove fears of accidental violations.
Looking Ahead to the New Year
No one would deny that 2020 was a hard year. But the coronavirus-plagued year proved that we are more resilient than we realize.
The Five Gifts From the Pandemic We Take Into the New Year
It has been a long year, full of challenges and obstacles. But there are five gifts from the pandemic that we should be thankful for, says Jane Sarasohn-Kahn.
Medicare Advantage Benefits Expand Access to SDOH, Telehealth Services
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care.
Mental Health, SDOH Drive Health Equity
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and disadvantaged populations are most affected by mental health…
Looking Ahead: Healthcare During the Biden Administration
What changes can we expect to see to healthcare policies during the Biden administration?
For Older Adults, the Home Is Becoming the Hub for Life and Care
The future is virtual, especially for older people. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores how the industry is seeking out ways to serve older adults at home, especially in the midst…
How Can Virtual Health Be Used to Expand Access to Care?
Even before COVID-19, many Americans expressed interest in virtual health. Now, virtual health technology is being used to expand access to more healthcare services.
Five Major Trends Shaping Health Consumers
After painstaking research, health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn has pinpointed five trends that are shaping the American people as a result of COVID-19.
Even From a Distance, It Can Be the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The holiday season is a time for loved ones. If in-person gatherings aren’t possible this year, here are some alternative ways to celebrate together and keep the spirit alive.
Better Together: ChristianaCare’s CareVio and Aerial Make for a Great Partnership
Dr. Terri Steinberg shares how Medecision’s Aerial platform helped ChristianaCare’s CareVio program achieve success.
Making Virtual Health a Possibility
Medecision’s Aerial platform makes virtual care a greater possibility.
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
Is Healthcare Really a ‘Black and White’ Issue?
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone.
Family Fun This Fall
Fall is finally here, but COVID-19 may interfere with some favorite activities. But it’s still possible to enjoy the cooler weather.
The Emergence of Health Citizens: What This Means for U.S. Healthcare
As Americans, we must claim our collective health citizenship, and act on it together.
Racial Disparities of COVID-19 Demand That We Explore and Address Root Causes
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them?
Smart Companies Support Employees’ Mental Health
‘Unplugging,’ staying connected remotely, helping with child care and being vulnerable are among the ways to fight worry, stress and burnout.
Back to Work: Precautions Employers Can Take as Employees Reenter the Workplace
In many cities and states, workplaces are beginning to open their doors again and employees are returning to the office. What precautions should employers take to keep their employees safe…
Health Insurance Affordability: A Call to Action for Healthcare Industry Stakeholders in the Pandemic
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the findings of…
COVID-19: What We’ve Learned the Past Six Months
In April, Dr. Terry McInnis explained what researchers were learning and studying about the coronavirus. Now, five months later, Dr. McInnis shares even more information about testing, the risk of…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health in Uncertain Times
How can parents help support the mental health of their kids and ensure the upcoming school year is a positive one—no matter where “school” is or what it looks like?
Giving Ourselves Permission to Grieve
Grief is a normal response to loss. We’ve all lost something during COVID-19, and it’s OK to grieve that loss.
Moving Forward With Virtual Health Investments
Telehealth usage surged because of COVID-19. Now, our customers are shifting gears to use virtual health technology—and we’re here to help.
End-of-Life Care in a COVID-19 Environment
Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D., founder of the End Well Project, discusses the importance of communications skills and palliative care when discussing end-of-life issues with patients.
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Hospital-at-Home Concept
The hospital-at-home concept isn’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its usage.
Turning Analysis Into Population Health Action
Payers and providers need to examine all activities, not just medical activities, that impact the care of a population. That’s why population health analytics are so critical.
How the Healthcare Industry Can Support Workers’ Mental Health During the Pandemic
How can the healthcare industry best care for the mental health and well-being of frontline providers and clinicians?
The Consumerism of Healthcare
What do today’s consumers want in a healthcare experience? Personal involvement is at the center of it all. That points to an increased role for virtual health—and, with COVID-19 showing…
Making Measurable Improvements in Healthcare Quality
Moving forward, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) will be used for the digitalization of HEDIS quality measures.
How Will COVID-19 Impact the Healthcare Economy?
The healthcare industry is typically immune to recessions and nationwide economic struggles—but not this time. How will the pandemic impact the healthcare economy?
Is Anything Private? Securing Personal Information in the Digital Era
Technology is a part of our everyday lives. But how is our privacy affected when personal information is readily available on digital devices?
Normalizing Conversations About Mental Health
We’re living in a time of uncertainty, and many people are feeling stressed, anxious and panicked. Babette Apland, managing director of Call to Mind, an initiative started by American Public…
Rural Health Amid the Coronavirus
How has COVID-19 affected healthcare in rural areas? People in rural communities are typically spread out by distance already—but some could be more at risk for certain conditions because of…
Coronavirus Workarounds
The COVID-19 outbreak has motivated hospitals, manufacturers and even the government to come up with alternative solutions to the challenges we face.
Humanizing Healthcare With Virtual Health
How does virtual health help us take a step forward in humanizing healthcare? It works within and around a person’s life, as opposed to their sickness, to deliver care when,…
How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.
Celebrating Kindness During a Pandemic
Can there really be positive news in the midst of a pandemic? Yes, if you look closely!
Medecision’s Path Toward MARS-E Compliance
In January 2019, Medecision launched a yearlong process to achieve MARS-E compliance. Here’s how we did it.
Utilizing Virtual Health With Elective Surgeries and Nonessential Procedures
States are beginning to reopen, and more healthcare systems and hospitals are allowing elective surgeries and nonessential procedures. As we move into a post-COVID-19 environment, how can providers continue using…
Proposed Stark Law Changes Reflect Move Toward Value-Based Care
In October 2019, CMS proposed changes to the Stark Law, which was enacted in 1988 to prevent physicians from prioritizing financial concerns over patient care. Now, CMS says that changing…
Nursing Homes: Scared and Alone in Coronavirus Fight
In the COVID-19 fight, let’s not overlook our most vulnerable populations and those who care for them.
Virtual Health Is Here to Stay
Virtual health is having a heyday right now—and many experts suggest that it is here to stay long term.
Recognizing Front Line Heroes During COVID-19
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. It’s changed so many aspects of our lives – how and where we work, how we obtain healthcare services, how we engage with…
We Can and Must Do Better
We are deeply saddened by the recent displays of injustice in America—and the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation.
How Will Healthcare Change After COVID-19?
Dr. Jan Berger is a tri-sector healthcare executive with a background in public, private and government sectors. In 2009, she helped found Health Intelligence Partners, a global healthcare consultancy. Below,…
Big Hearts: How Caregiving Has Changed in America
How has caregiving in America changed? For starters, more caregivers are adopting technology to help them address the complex and challenging workflow. Unfortunately, more caregivers are reporting that their own…
CMS and ONC Interoperability Rules: What Do the Latest Updates and Enforcement Delays Mean for the Industry?
CMS and ONC delays to enforcement give the industry a few additional months to prepare for major overhauls to ensure the appropriate sharing of patient health information. Yet the need…
COVID-19 Lessons That Can Improve All Patient Experiences
Chris LaVictoire Mahai, president of Aveus, a division of Medecision, shares six essential practices for improving the patient experience emerging from our shared COVID-19 lessons learned.
Embracing the ‘New Normal’ After COVID-19
People are craving a return to “normal,” but no one quite knows what “normal” is anymore. Dr. Richard Popiel, Medecision Advisory Board chair and a senior adviser with McKinsey &…
Aerial by Medecision Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Virtual Care Management
Healthcare providers across the nation have shifted gears and switched to telehealth—and so have care and case managers. Aerial helps care and case managers virtually connect with members to manage…
‘Don’t Waste This Crisis’: COVID-19’s Silver Lining for Value-Based Care
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect healthcare’s shift to value-based care payment models? Tamara Cull, DHA, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management, shares her thoughts.
Don’t Drop the Ball: How Rackspace Continued Business as Usual
As chief executive officer for Rackspace, Kevin Jones is responsible for the company’s global strategy and operations—spanning the U.S. and three other continents where Rackspace maintains offices and data centers.…
These People, Organizations Are Making a Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19
Healthcare heroes across the country are teaming up and going beyond the call of duty to provide empathetic, high-quality care during a time of great need.
Activate Your Answers: Ready, Set, Do!
This is the fifth in a five-part series about demonstrating BOLD leadership during a pandemic transformation from our colleagues at Aveus. Each entry in the series focuses on the characteristics of…
Learning to Find Answers in the Storm
This is the fourth in a five-part series about demonstrating BOLD leadership during a pandemic transformation from our colleagues at Aveus. Each entry in the series focuses on the characteristics of…
COVID-19: What We Know, What We’re Learning and How Healthcare Is Changing
Dr. Terry McInnis, a board-certified physician in preventive medicine and president of Blue Thorn Inc., shares what the healthcare industry knows and is continuing to learn about the novel coronavirus,…
Staying Open or Closing Down is a Choice – The Changing World Cares Not Which You Choose
This is the third in a five-part series about demonstrating BOLD leadership during a pandemic transformation from our colleagues at Aveus. Each entry in the series focuses on the characteristics of…
How to Manage Uncertainty and Anxiety During a Pandemic
The coronavirus has affected more than just our physical well-being—it’s also affecting mental health, as many people grapple with the unknowns surrounding the virus.
Believe in Tomorrow – Earn and Give Trust to Help Others Believe
This is the second in a five-part series about demonstrating BOLD leadership during a pandemic transformation from our colleagues at Aveus. Each entry in the series focuses on the characteristics of…
3 Ways to Stay Active Without the Gym
Gyms and community rec centers are closed, but that doesn’t mean you have to let exercise and physical activity fall by the wayside. You can still stay active at home.
Demonstrating BOLD Leadership During a Pandemic Transformation
How can leaders show up BOLD-ly during a pandemic? Our colleagues with Aveus explore how leaders can navigate effectively during these uncertain times.
COVID-19 Reveals the Need for Universal Mental Healthcare
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues.
Insights From Terri Kline: Tracking the Coronavirus and Its Implications on Health Plans
Terri Kline, MPH, former president and chief executive officer of Health Alliance Plan, former executive vice president of Henry Ford Health System and current Medecision Advisory Board member, shares her…
Aerial Enhancements and Resources for COVID-19
Aerial™ has integrated COVID-19-specific enhancements to support clients and their employees on the front lines of managing care during this pandemic.
Stressed Out? Relax, There Are Apps for That
The coronavirus has a lot of us on edge, but our smartphones can help us breathe deep, meditate, change mental habits, get a good night’s sleep and more.
Tips for Managing Life—and Work—at Home
For many employed Americans, the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a new reality. Here’s some advice for doing your job without driving yourself—or your family—crazy.
Honoring Healthcare Heroes During a Challenging Time
As the world struggles with the coronavirus, our healthcare heroes are going above and beyond, working selflessly for the greater good.
Staying Connected From a Distance
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean isolation. Thankfully, we live in the digital era and there are apps to help friends and family stay connected.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups During a Pandemic
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact.
Doing Our Part to Flatten the Curve
We’re doing our part to flatten the curve and put an end to the coronavirus. Playing our small role—staying home—can have a big impact on lessening the burden on the…
ACMQ President’s Statement Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
A reflection on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from our partners at the American College of Medical Quality.
Medecision Update on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Readiness
During this challenging and evolving time, we are providing the following update for our clients on our business operations and how we are engaging to support our clients’ organizations.
Medecision’s Preparedness for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, we are sharing information about the steps we’ve taken in response to the crisis.
Leveraging Utilization Management to Reduce Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
Medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates hit a record $1.3 billion in 2019 because health plans spent too little on medical claims and too much on administrative costs. How can health…
Make Way for Big Tech Disruption
During a CTO and CIO roundtable discussion at Medecision’s Liberation conference this past year, some of the industry’s brightest technology leaders discussed how modern technology is changing the healthcare landscape.…
Life in the Time of Coronavirus – Impacts on the US Health Consumer
Health economist and trend weaver Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares insights on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting Americans’ behavior and spending – and the implications for health systems and plans.
Reflections From the 2019 Clinical Executive Summit
Participants from the Liberation 2019 Clinical Executive Summit share their insights from the conversation.
Developing Evidence-Based Care for Social Determinants of Health
As the healthcare industry shifts to a value-based reimbursement model, healthcare organizations are focusing their attention not just on making patients better—but preventing them from getting sick in the first…
Digital Health Tech Blurs Into Healthcare: Health Plan and Provider Takeaways From CES 2020
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares her takeaways from CES 2020—and explains how digital health technology is blurring into healthcare.
Innovations in Digital Health: Highlights From the 2019 Clinical Executive Summit
Dr. Donald Casey highlights the most thought-provoking insights from the Clinical Executive Summit at Liberation 2019.
How Today’s Tech Can Help Us Address Trust, Stress and Health Literacy Issues
Liberation is more than just a philosophy—it’s also about taking action. That’s why this year’s Liberation 2019 was such an exciting event for those eager to identify and actualize strategies…
Understanding At-Risk Populations: Treating the Whole Person
High-risk populations often have complicated chronic diseases and behavioral health conditions, and social issues such as employment, food insecurity, lack of transportation and education can have a negative impact on…
Mitigate Compliance Risks by Addressing These Key Documentation and Billing Challenges for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
More state Medicaid programs are now addressing SDOH through managed care plans and Section 1115 demonstration waivers. However, while these Medicaid programs offer states the ability to experiment and innovate…
Medecision and GSI Health Are Better Together
In October 2019, Medecision acquired health delivery system transformation pioneer GSI Health. GSI Health has been an innovator in driving change in the industry since 2003. The GSI Health population…
Healthcare 2020: The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty
The future is uncertain—even with 2020 vision. Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares key uncertainties about politics, economics, technology and social factors that healthcare stakeholders should keep in mind when planning for the…
Trust Matters: Rebuilding Public Trust in Healthcare Institutions
Public trust in healthcare institutions is ranked as one of the nation’s lowest sectors, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. We explore how health systems and hospitals can work to…
Improving the Health of Justice-Involved Individuals: How Medicaid Can Help
Some states are working with their Medicaid managed care organizations and community partners to coordinate care for justice-involved individuals prior to release with the goal of improving continuity of care…
A Conference About Dying Taught Me How to Live
A conference about dying brings to light important lessons about living.
Automating Compliance in the Cloud
In his “Automating Compliance in the Cloud” session during the CTO Roundtable at Liberation 2019, Gerry Miller, the founder and CEO of Cloudticity, discussed the inherent benefits and challenges of…
Transforming Addiction Treatment by Developing National Standards of Care
Addiction is a national crisis. Deaths from drug overdose, suicide and alcoholic liver diseases—referred to as “diseases of despair”—are at the highest levels in U.S. history. Read one father’s personal…
Change, Transformation and Tribes
Health Evolution CEO Julie Murchinson challenged Liberation attendees to gather with their personal tribes to drive change in the healthcare industry.
New Rules From CMS Carry Heavy Weight for Payers
In February 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new requirements for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicare Advantage plans and Qualified Health Plans, mandating they…
Being Transparent About Healthcare Transparency: Policy and Politics for Patients
Patients are more responsible for healthcare costs now than ever. And this election season, they’re speaking up about price transparency in the healthcare industry—both with their ballots and their choice…
No Hospital Rooms and Medical ‘Selfies’: Bold Ideas From Dr. Eric Topol at Liberation 2019
Some of the most enthusiastic feedback from this year’s Liberation event came in response to our world-renowned keynote speaker, Eric Topol, MD. Dr. Topol is recognized as one of the…
Listening to Osler Listening to the Patient – How to Liberate Health Care at Liberation 2019
The following blog post is courtesy of Jane Sarasohn-Kahn of healthpopuli.com, one of the featured speakers at the Liberation 2019 event.
The Long-Term Impact of Digital Health
Digital health technologies may one day potentially solve some of healthcare’s biggest problems. But big problems require big solutions in order to demonstrate significant Impact on Quality (IoQ).
Risk Sharing Requires Health Plans to Hone Utilization Management Process
Healthcare organizations’ success under risk sharing and value-based care relies on a well-oiled UM program.
Leveraging Standardized Performance Measurement to Optimize Quality Improvement
Quality requires assessment tools that operate in an objective manner. That’s where healthcare performance measurement programs come in.
Collaboration Is the New Black for Mental Health and Trust
Managing mental health is critical for achieving desired physical health outcomes. That’s why some companies are partnering with health organizations to make mental health a priority.
Medecision’s New Aerial Experience Gives a 360-Degree View of Integrated Health Management
Medecision’s new Aerial Experience helps care teams engage consumers, improve patient health and drive collaboration.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Can Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Research shows that social determinants of health (SDoH)—such as housing, transportation, access to healthy food and more—are linked to patient outcomes. Managed care organizations are partnering with community and social…
How Health Plans Can Leverage Data to Strengthen Their Population Health Management Programs
Data can help health plans identify medically at-risk members and intervene with the appropriate prevention and wellness programs to keep them as healthy as possible and avoid a costly trip…
Chatting About Bingo: How Partnering With Patients Builds Trust and Healthy Outcomes
Technology can help scale social determinants of health. But to be effective, we must first understand the people with whom we wish to engage.
Improving Rural Healthcare Access: My mother-in-law, a 20-mile drive and the reality of healthcare access in rural America
In rural areas, doctors are like a revolving door, rarely staying in one place for long. There are disparities in healthcare access in rural America, but technology may be a…
A Proactive Approach to Consumer Engagement
Healthcare organizations need consumers actively involved in their own care in order to dramatically improve outcomes. As such, healthcare organizations, including health plans, need to forge partnerships with consumers.
Concierge Care Management: A Model that Makes Members Happier and Healthier
The concierge care model looks to provide personalized service to health plan members.
HITRUST Helps Move Data Security Initiatives Forward
Reports of the industry’s data breaches have been grabbing headlines for several years now. The challenge for healthcare organizations is to go beyond acknowledging vulnerabilities and to do something about…
Managing Clinical Workflow with all the Right Information Tools
To effectively manage care, care team members need to have access to the right information at the right time. Without access to relevant data at the point of decision, however,…
Encountering Hurdles on the Road to Pricing Transparency
When it comes to pricing transparency, the healthcare industry should be in a copasetic state. That’s far from the reality.
Access to Comprehensive Data Empowers Health Plans to Improve Medication Management
When patients don’t follow doctors’ orders, the consequences are dire. Health plans can help by understanding the specific challenges that members are facing – and then intervening to enable them…
“Utilization Management” is all about saving health plans money. Or is it?
Until recently, Utilization Management was all about how health plans determine preauthorization. But that definition is fast becoming outdated.
Utilization management: What’s it got to do with population health?
What does Utilization Management have to do with Population Health? The answer: everything.
Addressing Access to Care Challenges in Rural America
Access to healthcare in rural settings is a true challenge. Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes than their urban counterparts. How should…
Getting Social: Why Health Plans Need to Go Beyond Clinical and Claims Data
In addition to leveraging claims and clinical data, insurers are now relying on social determinants of health data to paint a better picture of their member populations, create meaningful interventions…
3 Benefits of Participation in BPCI-Advanced
The open window to apply for CMS’ Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI)-Advanced closed on June 24, 2019, but there’s still plenty of opportunity for health systems to move forward with value-based care and care management initiatives — and the care…
Next-Generation Engagement Gets Personal to Drive Better Health
One-to-one transactions do not really constitute holistic engagement. Payers should take a fresh look at what it really means to engage consumers by providing solutions that empower their consumers to…
Health Payers: Moving Beyond the Data Analytics Status Quo
Health plan leaders are recognizing that they need new ways to address a member’s health sooner to prevent them from escalating into poor outcomes that drive great financial risk for…
The Importance of HITRUST Certification
In this last installment of our three-part blog series on healthcare data security, we’ll describe the benefits of choosing technology vendors that are HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) certified.
