Today’s Medicaid programs and managed care organizations (MCOs) need to improve costs at the same time as they improve quality and outcomes for this vulnerable population. Yet connecting with and encouraging members to take needed health-related next steps can be...
In our digital world, information about any subject is just a few clicks or swipes away. It’s tempting for people to turn to “Dr. Google” to search for advice on health-related topics, especially when symptoms first appear or getting to a primary care physician for...
Providing the Medicare population with the right care in the right setting at the right time is increasingly a challenge. But failure to do so can have a significant impact on outcomes, Star ratings and incentive revenue. Also challenging is engaging with those...
The continued transition to value-based care has given the healthcare industry (and the experts at Carenet Healthcare Services) ample opportunities to focus on optimizing consumer and patient engagement strategies. From innovations in telehealth to advice on closing...
Managing the volume of health risk assessment (HRA) outreach necessary to understand member populations is increasingly challenging. As others rely on technology solutions alone, we sat down with Carenet Health’s Chief Client Officer Vikie Spulak to get her take...
If you’re looking for just one customer-centric action you can take right now to make a difference for your health plan next year, consider focusing on your January welcome strategy. Plan your welcome call to establish contact A successful year starts the year before....
Three Customer-Centric Steps to Help You Meet Your Goals—From Member Satisfaction to HEDIS Measures As you roll into the second half of the year, it can be important to conduct a business review to see where you stand with your year-end objectives, from HEDIS and...
The more you pay for something, the more you expect from it. This is certainly the case in healthcare as consumers shoulder a larger share of their healthcare costs. With more of their own money on the line—and greater decision-making power and higher service...
Many people start the new year resolving to eat better, exercise regularly or get more sleep—all with the intention of improving or maintaining their health. What’s often missing from their resolutions list are critical preventive care measures like cholesterol, blood...
