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How Hospitals Are Preparing for Health Equity Adjustment Bonus

April 22, 2024
Venson Wallin, managing director in BDO’s Healthcare Advisory practice, says looking at readmissions reduction program results is a good starting point
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Highmark Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Exec: ‘Everybody Has to Take the Journey’

Feb. 9, 2023
Speaking at the Healthcare Innovation Summit in Philadelphia, Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, M.D., describes her work spanning both clinical and insurance operations at Highmark
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The Joint Commission Changes Healthcare Equity Standard to National Patient Safety Goal

Jan. 11, 2023
According to a Jan. 10 press release, the Joint Commission is changing its health equity standard to a national patient safety goal as of July 1—current requirements will not ...
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Health Equity Roundup 2022: Policy Moves Forward

Dec. 22, 2022
Healthcare Innovation presents some of the top health equity policy news from 2022—numerous initiatives and funding for underserved populations took place this past year
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HHS Releases Annual National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease

Dec. 20, 2022
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the Department’s National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease on Dec. 19—this year’s plan highlights addressing disparities and risk reduction...
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Blue Cross of Mass. Adds Equity Measures to 4 Value-Based Contracts

Dec. 15, 2022
Steward Healthcare Network, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Mass General Brigham and Boston Accountable Care Organization Inc. sign agreements that link financial incentives to improvements...