At HealthEC, we know that healthcare isn’t just about data—it’s about lives. That’s why we approach our work with empathy and humility, understanding that behind every metric are real people. This approach, combined with robust data insights, leads to meaningful change.
Healthcare powered by predictive analytics is transforming the healthcare space. From enabling more accurate and proactive care delivery and better patient outcomes to streamlining provider processes and workflows. And with continued advances in machine learning, and healthcare technologies constantly honing the accuracy of predictive models and algorithms, it’s clear that the future of healthcare will...
In theory, utilization management (UM) should reduce the overall cost of care while improving outcomes for health plan members. But for many payers and providers using homegrown solutions and outdated, siloed platforms, the reality is much different. Without the ability to sync and share data across teams and departments, it’s nearly impossible to gain a...
This is the final article in a six-part series exploring ways to improve the delivery of whole-person, value-based care to Medicare and Medicare Advantage populations. In this post, we cover care management strategies to improve the experience for members who receive home health care services. You can also download our white paper Effectively Managing Medicare Populations:...
A discussion with leading experts in health education and care management Due to the rising importance of health literacy to improving individuals’ health outcomes and well-being, as well as eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity, VirtualHealth sat down with Healthwise Chief Content Officer Christy Calhoun, MPH, and our own Director of Population Health and...
As of May 2022, nearly 89,000,000 people were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to government data. To effectively manage care for these populations, payers and providers must do the following: Streamline delivery of preventive, holistic care Broaden access to resources for enrollees Boost patient/member engagement Improve coordination of care...
Track 2: Implementing Advanced Primary Care CMS’ recently announced Making Care Primary (MCP) model advances the agency’s drive to shift from a fee-for-service model to a value-based care model. The MCP model takes a tiered approach, with three tracks of participation. This progressive structure is intended to enhance coordination of care and unlock better health...
Nearly a decade ago, a Forbes contributor referred to data silos as “a medical tragedy.” Jump forward 10 years and we still have data silos. And the very real human consequences they create such as suboptimal health outcomes related to missed or delayed diagnoses, medical errors, and missed opportunities to provide the right care at...
A national survey of parents with children under the age of 18 found that: 32% missed at least one pediatric medical appointment in the last year because they were unable to get to it or pay for it. 30% reported not having enough time to focus on their child’s health unless it’s a medical emergency....
This post is the third in a five-part series highlighting top insights from our white paper, Personalized Value-Based Care: Effective Multi-Generational Care Management Strategies. Addressing generation-specific attitudes, concerns, and preferences regarding healthcare, as well as individual non-clinical factors that impact health, is integral to driving member engagement and better outcomes. Here, we explore how organizations...
