Author: Brittany Eastman
How Payers Are Addressing Social Determinants During Pandemic
Challenges such as homelessness, food insecurity, or unstable income are only exacerbated by COVID-19. Learn how payers are addressing social needs during a pandemic.
3 Benefits of Interoperability
To support its broader care coordination initiative, the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NEHII) has partnered with Collective Medical. Learn how increased interoperability is benefitting NEHII and its participants.
How SNFs Are Managing COVID & Avoiding Penalties
SNFs have seen over 216,000 COVID-19 cases. To keep infection spread under control, CMS is requiring facilities to report cases and follow federal guidelines, or risk financial penalties.
Caring for Healthcare Workers
Nearly 1,100 healthcare workers have died of COVID-19. And many more are suffering negative impacts on their mental health. Caring for caregivers is more important than ever.
Managing Chronic Disease: 3 Steps Payers Are Taking
With COVID-19, payers must find new and innovative ways of ensuring their member’s chronic diseases are appropriately managed. Learn 3 steps payers are taking.
How Payers Are Addressing Mental Health Needs During Pandemic
Over half of US adults have had their mental health negatively impacted by COVID-19. Through technology, payers can check in on members and ensure they’re receiving the care they need.
Leveraging Technology to Provide Mental Health Care Amidst COVID-19
For Options Counseling & Family Services, finding ways to continue providing mental health services despite COVID-19 quickly became a priority. Learn how Options leveraged technology as a solution.
Millions Are Uninsured Due To COVID-19: What This Means for Payers
Since the pandemic started, 5.4 million individuals became uninsured. Learn what this means for payers in regards to revenue, enrollment, and premium rates for 2021.
Episode 4: Substance Use Disorder in the Wake of COVID-19
Anne Zink, MD, FACEP, and Hon. Nathaniel Schlicher, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP share barriers to substance use disorder treatment and tips for implementing a successful SUD program.
Collective Medical for Medicaid
Medicaid covers 1 in 5 individuals. Learn how Collective Medical has partnered with state Medicaid agencies and HIEs to meet the needs of Medicaid patients.
3 Best Practices for Successfully Leveraging CMS Conditions of Participation
As hospitals work to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation, those that will benefit most will use the conditions as a springboard for coordination initiatives.
3 Potential Pitfalls of the New Conditions of Participation & How to Avoid Them
New changes to the CMS Conditions of Participation have created unique challenges for care teams. Learn about the potential pitfalls—and how to avoid them.
ACOs Report COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
In June 2020, Collective Medical surveyed accountable care organization (ACO) leadership across the country to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What You Need to Know About the CMS Interoperability & Patient Access Rules
Here’s what you need to know about the new CMS Interoperability & Patient Access final rule, including the changes to the Conditions of Participation.
What Every Organization Needs to Know About the New CMS Conditions of Participation—& Common Pitfalls to Avoid
To facilitate better interoperability and transparency between care teams, CMS has modified its Conditions of Participation under the Interoperability and Patient Access final ruling. Learn what this means for healthcare organizations.