Healthcare organizations are facing a heightened urgency to break the unsustainable cost curve. The time is now to think about healthcare models and systems differently – focusing on clear alignment, effective engagement and transforming the way healthcare is managed and delivered. The result is speed to health at the lowest possible cost.
Ironwood Health (Ironwood), a consulting firm supporting Medicare and Medicaid health plans, has been named a Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). The designation recognizes Ironwood’s expertise in helping community-based plans improve outcomes, strengthen member engagement, and address complex operational challenges.
The concept of a direct to employer value-based relationship assumes that a provider system develops direct relationships with self-insured employers with the interest in shifting away from the current health plan/payer intermediary model. The concept accepts that, to control the cost of care, organizations will
No matter how good your care management software platform is, there are a number of factors that may be contributing to suboptimal performance, especially our rapidly-evolving environment.
CAHP works to sustain a strong environment in which our member plans can provide access to products that offer choice and flexibility to the Californians they serve. Most of our member plans provide coverage to Californians through the individual and group markets. Many of our member plans partner with the state by participating in government programs that provide health care coverage to children and adults in need.
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