Sponsor White Papers – August 2021
| Anthem: The Unique Needs of Partial Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Partial dual eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance for certain Medicare costs, but do not qualify for full Medicaid benefits. As policymakers seek ways to improve integration for people eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, partial duals often are omitted from these approaches. Yet, as this study demonstrates partial duals have medical, social, and functional needs that are similar to those of the full dual eligible population. They are also likely to experience changes in eligibility throughout the year—moving between no, partial, and full Medicaid coverage. |
| Tivity Health: Senior Healthy Living Survey In June, Tivity Health launched a biweekly nationwide survey conducted by global intelligence company Morning Consult to gather insights on healthy living from America’s older adults. The Senior Healthy Living Survey by SilverSneakers will serve as an “always on” barometer to capture the voice of seniors nationwide. Data will be shared broadly with healthcare providers, policy makers, key industry influencers and business leaders to help them engage seniors in healthier behaviors today and identify trends to better meet their needs in the future. |
| Epstein Becker Green: Welcoming Former Federal Health Care Prosecutor Sarah M. Hall White collar defense attorney and former prosecutor with the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, Sarah Hall has joined EBG as a Member of the Firm in our Washington, DC, office. We are excited to welcome Sarah to our stellar team of government investigations, health care fraud, and litigation attorneys. Video: Get to know Sarah, whose past government experience in the Department of Justice as a white-collar crime prosecutor and as a prosecutor on the Medicare Fraud Strike Force has made her a much sought-after advisor on health care fraud, money laundering, and kickback matters. |
| AMN Healthcare: Healthcare Diversity in the Spotlight Arguably, breakthrough progress in healthcare DEI has never been more achievable – even amidst a pandemic. This report draws on independent research and experience to present information on current industry status, influences that must be addressed, and promising success strategies in three key areas. Gender diversity is a critical part of a successful DEI strategy, and data shows that both gender and racial diversity lead to improved outcomes for organizations. The report offers actionable takeaways to build to sustainable diversity by establishing a foundation of data on current diversity levels and by analyzing the multiple factors that influence the “complexity of diversity.” |
| ProgenyHealth: Latest Report: “The Cost of Waiting” The Cost of Delay (CoD) has become a critical business metric, but one that is often overlooked because it doesn’t appear on any ledger. By avoiding important decisions, organizations often leave millions of dollars in savings on the table. Nowhere is this truer than in NICU Care Management. Download our new report on business decision barriers and solutions – a timely read for any organization that’s planning for the year ahead. |
UnitedHealth Group: Health Disparities Report The UnitedHealth Group’s 2020 Sustainability Report |
| West Monroe: Digital patient engagement is key to success with global capitation payments Digital is for everyone, and fee-for-service and value-based models can be allied around digital solutions, capabilities, and experiences. |
| Mintz: President Biden’s Competition Executive Order’s “Encouragement” to the FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division Over the last several months, the Biden Administration issued several policy initiatives impacting the health care industry, including its July 9, 2021 Executive Order “to promote competition in the American economy.” Among other things, the Order is aimed at four areas where lack of competition in health care increases prices and reduces access to quality care — prescription drugs, hearing aids, hospitals, and health insurance. Additionally, the administration issued regulations targeting surprise billing and took action impacting the 340B Drug Discount Program. Stay up to date on the Biden Administration’s continued impact on the health care sector by subscribing to Mintz’s Health Care Insights. |
| NTT DATA: Improving the Health of Me The individual is at the heart of a health and wellbeing model that is human by design, trustworthy and knowledge-driven. In this paradigm, which focuses on the particular needs and goals of the individual “Me,” improvements require a new way of thinking about all the elements that define health and wellbeing. It means enabling the right technology powered by trusted data for more personalized and precise care. Above all, it calls for a fresh mindset. Learn more on how NTT DATA examines how individuals and organizations can embrace technology to improve health outcomes. |
| Aarete: The Bottom Line: A guide to improving payment accuracy and reducing the cost and administrative burden of claims processing Payers have a fiduciary responsibility to pay claims accurately. The process of adjudication requires streamlined communication and processing across multiple payer departments, interfaced systems and add-ons, workflows, and external vendors, which opens the doors for processing inefficiencies and risk exposure to payment errors, including misplaced payment responsibility on members and providers. AArete’s Payment Intelligence™ experts, Managing Director, Maria Turner, and Director, Erica Nelson, share thought leadership across all areas impacting claims payment accuracy. Click here to learn more about cost savings opportunity through optimizing processes, people, technology, and organizational culture, enabling claim accuracy while simultaneously increasing profitability. |
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