Health policy and management

National Minority Quality Forum Hosts Live Conversation Featuring Barber and Stylist COVID-19 Vaccine Activists

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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Dr. Stephen B. Thomas -- professor of Health Policy and Management, director of the Center for Health Equity at the University of Maryland, founder of HAIR, and an NMQF/SHC Health Champion -- was working on a variety of health initiatives via barber shops pre-pandemic. Now, he has turned his focus to COVID-19 and flu vaccine promotion efforts, which has been recognized by The White House.

Key Points: 
  • Now, he has turned his focus to COVID-19 and flu vaccine promotion efforts, which has been recognized by The White House.
  • At the event, Dr. Thomas shared why "meeting people where they are" is so important.
  • "We now know more than we ever have about how to prevent and manage chronic disease.
  • "We are working to empower the African American community to understand and promote their own health through vaccination," she said.

Rey Announces $10 Million in New Series A Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health through Digital Capabilities

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Health, Primary care, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health care, Health policy and management

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rey, a new mental health and wellness company integrating immersive tools and digital interventions with teletherapy, today announced $10 million in new funding, increasing their Series A to a total of $26 million with the round led by Optum Ventures and Oxford Sciences Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding will help Rey expand its consumer reach and provide more people with access to care through personalized services and leading-edge technology.
  • "Mental and behavioral health care is rapidly becoming destigmatized, which is great.
  • "Through our innovative digital care approach, we can flip the script and provide more personalized care at an affordable price to treat a variety of mental health needs."
  • Rey is a membership-based, on-demand mental health company on a mission to revolutionize mental health and wellness by improving access to personalized services through technology.

Rey Announces $10 Million in New Series A Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health through Digital Capabilities

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Health, Primary care, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health care, Health policy and management

The new funding will help Rey expand its consumer reach and provide more people with access to care through personalized services and leading-edge technology.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding will help Rey expand its consumer reach and provide more people with access to care through personalized services and leading-edge technology.
  • "Mental and behavioral health care is rapidly becoming destigmatized, which is great.
  • "Through our innovative digital care approach, we can flip the script and provide more personalized care at an affordable price to treat a variety of mental health needs."
  • Rey is a membership-based, on-demand mental health company on a mission to revolutionize mental health and wellness by improving access to personalized services through technology.

Advocates representing more than 1 million Canadians call for national standards to improve quality, accountability and take profit out of long-term care

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Health, Publicly funded health care, Health care, Elderly care, Long-term care, Medical terminology, Nursing home care in the United States, Health policy and management

Federal political parties have responded by making commitments to national standards, but what they would contain is not clear.

Key Points: 
  • Federal political parties have responded by making commitments to national standards, but what they would contain is not clear.
  • Public/Non-profit care including funding for public and non-profit long-term care, and support to expand public and non-profit long-term care.
  • The health care that long-term care residents depend upon every day, is every bit as necessary as the care that hospitals and physicians provide.
  • We demand that the federal government implement national standards for long-term care that improve the quality of care, accountability and staffing in each province.

CloudMD Launches Mental Health Technology Platform and Support Services in the United States

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles, Mental health professionals, Global mental health, Health policy and management

There is an immediate demand for mental health services in North America.

Key Points: 
  • There is an immediate demand for mental health services in North America.
  • (1) Combined with iMD Global Health which is already available in the U.S., CloudMDs mental health services provide support around various mental health issues, personalized care pathways and valuable educational resources for corporations and insurers to provide better access to care and improved, holistic treatment options to manage the health and wellbeing of their employees and family members.
  • Amit Mathur, President of CloudMD commented, We have an aggressive multi-pronged North American expansion plan that includes both physical and mental health services.
  • We recognize the significant opportunity and need for mental health support in the United States and now we can support corporations and providers to better manage the mental health needs of the workforce.

Jvion Partners with Community Health Network to Mitigate Impact of Deferred Care

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Health care, Community Hospital East, Healthcare in Indianapolis, Healthcare industry, Health insurance, Health policy and management

We're proud to partner with Community Health Network to tackle deferred care, reduce costs and improve health."

Key Points: 
  • We're proud to partner with Community Health Network to tackle deferred care, reduce costs and improve health."
  • Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956.
  • Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management.
  • Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes it a leading not-for-profit healthcare destination in central Indiana.

Alma Announces $28 Million Series B to Bring its Mental Health Network Nationwide

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Health, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health professional, Health equity, Health policy and management, Services for mental disorders

Led by Insight Partners, new funding will fuel Alma's national expansion and increase access to high quality, in-network mental health care

Key Points: 
  • Led by Insight Partners, new funding will fuel Alma's national expansion and increase access to high quality, in-network mental health care
    NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma, a membership-based network for mental health care providers, has announced $28 million in Series B funding.
  • Founded in 2018 by Oscar Health veteran Dr. Harry Ritter, Alma is on a mission to simplify and improve access to high quality, affordable mental health care.
  • "We believe that when mental health providers have the support they need, mental healthcare gets better for everyone," said Dr. Ritter, Alma Founder & CEO.
  • Launched in 2018, Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high quality, affordable mental health care by supporting mental health care providers in building thriving private practices.

Spring Hills Expands Population Health Management Program to Reach More Patients

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Spring Hills today announced its plan to begin expanding its population health management program to reach more patients and to leverage an integrated, patient-centered, IT- and AI-enabled care delivery system.

Key Points: 
  • Spring Hills today announced its plan to begin expanding its population health management program to reach more patients and to leverage an integrated, patient-centered, IT- and AI-enabled care delivery system.
  • In addition, Spring Hills will partner with medical groups and health plans to provide patient-centered population health management services to their patients and members.
  • An increasingly influential approach, population health management addresses all the factors that influence an individuals health.
  • While currently focused on building programs in New Jersey, Spring Hills intends to scale its population health management program to support the provision of health care across the organizations care continuum.

Priority Health Extending $0 Cost Share Virtual Care and Telehealth Services for Employer Groups Into 2021

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Priority Health announced that it will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans ahead of deductible, into 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Priority Health announced that it will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans ahead of deductible, into 2021.
  • By offering $0 cost share virtual visits, Priority Health seeks to not only ensure that high-risk members have affordable access to care, but also help enable the transformation to more virtual health care services.
  • In addition to offering $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, Priority Health has supported employer groups and members during the pandemic in the following ways:
    Priority Health has also recently announced the following telehealth offerings:
    Starting January 1, 2021, Priority Health is extending $0 virtual visits1 for primary care, specialists, and behavioral health, for all Priority Health Medicare Advantage members.
  • Priority Health agents and account managers are available to provide more information about telehealth and virtual care services and how this coverage applies to specific plans.

iTether Partners with Healthwise to Expand Access to Evidence-Based Health Literacy Content

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Articles, Health informatics, Health, Telehealth, Electronic health record, Healthwise, Health policy and management, Connected health

iTether offers a care navigation system with access to telehealth and social determinants of health that allows patients to remain connected (tethered) to their clinicians outside the clinic walls, 24/7.

Key Points: 
  • iTether offers a care navigation system with access to telehealth and social determinants of health that allows patients to remain connected (tethered) to their clinicians outside the clinic walls, 24/7.
  • The iTether solution is aimed at health plans, behavioral health providers, integrated care providers and justice agencies.
  • Healthwise partners with hospitals, electronic medical record (EMR) providers, health plans, care management companies, and health websites to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to the people they serve.
  • "The partnership will increase access to best-in-class health content while helping to save time and improve outcomes."