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 [...]
Health reform legislation has passed. Massive and critical work now lies ahead. The stakes for the federal agencies called upon to administer and regulate the new health care reforms have never been higher. Whether you agree with some, all, or none of what is in the new reform, it is clear that much hinges on [...]
In a masterful review of the extensive literature related to research done on new models of comprehensive care for chronically ill older adults, Chad Boult, MD, MPH, MBA et al, describe over 15 models supported by 123 publications – proof that there is plenty out there with real promise to improve our care to this [...]
As the New Year begins with hopes of new and better things ahead, a critical challenge faces CMS and the millions of Americans in the Medicare program– learning how to harness innovations in care delivery on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. Each day several million Americans who are ‘higher-risk’ older adults with chronic conditions could be [...]
After more than 2 years of hard work on both sides, HQP and Aetna have reached an agreement to provide HQP’s community-based nurse care management to certain Medicare Advantage members with chronic illness. The service will be available to eligible members of participating practices in a region of eastern Pennsylvania. We are excited to have [...]
