Probably the best way to understand how HQP’s program works is to hear it from the participants enrolled in the program. Between the creativity and skills of Mr. Michael Weisser (FrameSlinger Productions), a local film-maker who produced these videos for us, and the generosity of our participants in sharing their personal stories, these video clips [...]
On June 2, HHS and CMS announced that states were invited to apply to participate in a Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration (MAPCPD). This demonstration represents a marked evolution and maturation in how CMS is thinking about transforming primary care to be more effective in improving health outcomes and controlling costs. This demonstration establishes [...]
On April 22, the Chief Actuary for Medicare, Mr. Richard Foster, issued a memorandum outlining what the likely financial impact of the health reform law will be on our federal health insurance programs. For the extraordinary scope, complexity and systems thinking required to do this work, I find his report to be extremely readable and [...]
The body of evidence that preventive interventions can improve health outcomes in older adults is overwhelming. Alone and in combination, physical activity, weight management, healthy eating, fall prevention, vaccinations, social engagement, home safety, etc., are found to be beneficial for older adults. Yet it is often noted that for all of the apparent “promise” [...]
Several sessions at the Annual Research Meeting of Academy Health in Chicago were devoted to updating the results of key demonstration projects and pilots related to the care of those with chronic diseases; most notably the Medicare Health Support pilot and the Physician Group Practice Demonstration. The results of these efforts to date highlight the [...]
