How to Improve Your Health Plan’s ER Diversion Strategy
Health plans need to lower ER costs, no matter what type of populations they serve—from Medicaid and Medicare to private, commercial plan members. Non-urgent ER visits cost the U.S. $4.4 billion annually, and ER costs, according to a new CDC report, have doubled in...
Destination Success: Mapping Your Health Plan Member Engagement Steps for Q4
At Carenet Health, we know the power of outstanding member engagement is critical to closing gaps in care, improving member satisfaction and outcomes, guiding them to the right care setting, boosting the bottom line and more. That’s why we’re developed a...
Closing Gaps in Care: A Collection of Resources to Inspire Action
Closing gaps in care are an important topic right now as we get deeper into the second part of the year and compliance with annual HEDIS, Star and other quality measures loom. Of course, the most successful health plans manage HEDIS as an ongoing program instead of a...
Improving Member Engagement Starts With Your Welcome Strategy
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....
Carenet Shares How to Turn Members Into Raving Fans
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...
The First Step to Improving Member Engagement
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...
Is ER Education a Key Component of Your Member Onboarding Strategy?
It might be surprising to learn that bumps and bruises are one of the top reasons people go to the emergency room (ER). Sprains, sinus infections and sore throats are also responsible for millions of non-emergent ER visits each year. In New York alone, researchers...