Tune into our fourth episode in the Avalere Health Essential Voice podcast series focused on social determinants of health (SDOH). In this segment, our experts discuss what health plans should know about SDOH data, specifically, the different types of data, what to do with them, and how to use them to fairly assess the impact of social risks on health outcomes.
Tune into our sixth video of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss how we might see public healthcare programs expand under each candidate and what it might mean for future legislation.
Tune into our sixth episode of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss how we might see public healthcare programs expand under each candidate and what it might mean for future legislation.
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue expanding coverage of supplemental benefits, including services related to the pandemic.
The outcomes of the 2020 elections will hold implications for state policymaking on key healthcare issues that could impact patients’ health insurance coverage status and how they access care.
The November 2020 election is widely anticipated to have important implications for how the US responds to COVID-19.
Tune into our fifth episode of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss the evolving makeup of the Supreme Court and the outlook on California vs. Texas — the upcoming Supreme Court case regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and, in particular, the individual mandate.
Tune into the fifth video of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss the evolving makeup of the Supreme Court and the outlook on California vs. Texas — the upcoming Supreme Court case regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and, in particular, the individual mandate.
With the US Supreme Court set to hear arguments starting November 10 on California v. Texas, and Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination under consideration in the Senate, questions remain regarding the future of the law.
The ESRD Treatment Choice model demonstrates an increased focus on improving health outcomes for Medicare patients receiving dialysis by realigning incentives to favor the adoption of home dialysis and increasing the rate at which patients receive kidney transplants. This mandatory model could lead to significant disruption for stakeholders in the coming years. Understanding the risk and opportunities associated with this model will be critical for patients, providers, and manufacturers alike.
Avalere conducted a national survey of more than 200 independent primary care providers concerning the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their ability to support continued vaccination programs for patients. Over 90% of respondents indicated the COVID-19 pandemic has increased operating costs and led to revenue loss. Eighty-two percent indicated that an increase in vaccine administration fees would aid sites in overcoming barriers arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and 75% expressed interest in implementing new care delivery arrangements to facilitate immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avalere analysis determined that Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) patients receiving home-based care services experienced a decrease in Medicare spending over time when compared to a statistically balanced, matched control group who do not appear to have received home care services. The spending differential was also found to be higher among Medicare beneficiaries with functional limitations and multiple chronic conditions.
Watch the fourth video in the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss top healthcare issues and platforms from the first Presidential debate, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COVID-19, public health, health disparities, and drug-pricing reform.
Tune into our fourth episode of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss top healthcare issues and platforms from the first Presidential debate, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COVID-19, public health, health disparities, and drug-pricing reform.
Avalere experts took a closer look at emerging oncology trends, innovative approaches to payment and delivery, and what these changes will mean for patient access.
Avalere analysis finds End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) spending in Puerto Rico varies substantially, and most spending is related to outpatient dialysis and inpatient services.
New Avalere Health analysis of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) claims data reveals large decreases in skilled nursing facility (SNF) and home health care use following the widespread decline in inpatient hospitalizations amid the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Avalere’s analysis further suggests that as inpatient procedures resume in some areas, the volume of inpatient hospital discharges to home health is starting to rebound, whereas the volume of discharges to SNF remains below 2019 levels.
Tune into our third episode of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss candidates’ respective approaches to drug pricing policies, and where there is unexpected overlap.
Tune into our third episode of the Avalere Health Essential Voice: 2020 Election series. In this segment, our experts discuss candidates’ respective approaches to drug pricing policies and where there is unexpected overlap.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act appropriated $100 billion for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund—known as the Provider Relief Fund (PRF)—and subsequent legislation appropriated an additional $75 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
