Across the nation, public and private payers are combining forces to encourage providers in a given health care market to deliver more efficient, higher quality care. Multi-payer alignment can include payment policies, quality measurement, administrative practices, an... more
A-CHESS supports the addiction treatment and recovery process to reduce the incidence and severity of relapse and increase a patient’s adherence to treatment. The A-CHESS Platform, which includes smartphone apps for patients ages 13 and older, providers, and families,... more
States are pursuing integrated care programs such as financial alignment demonstrations and managed long-term services and supports programs to improve service coordination, quality of care, and cost-efficiency for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. The success of these progr... more
The Assessment of Health Plans and Providers by People with Activity Limitations is a modified version of the Medicaid Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey that was revised to address the needs of adults with physical, sensory, and/or c... more
State Affordable Insurance Exchanges are at the core of the coverage reform in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The exchanges establish a marketplace in which individuals and small employers can compare and select among affordable, quality health insurance options. A key... more
States establishing Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs need to ensure that health plans' provider networks address the diverse needs of Medicaid's most vulnerable populations. This technical assistance brief presents considerations for pro... more
Small provider practices play a critical role in caring for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those who are racially and ethnically diverse. The Reducing Disparities at the Practice Site initiative was developed by CHCS to support quality improvement in small practic... more
Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing racial justice movement, the nation’s health care system is in a period of reckoning regarding its role in perpetuating racial health inequities. Cancer-related health disparities demonstrate the complicated impact of racism... more
Kaizen Health pairs a HIPAA-compliant, secure technology platform with a nationwide network of transportation and logistics partners to assist clients to remove logistical barriers, expand access to care, and improve the overall patient experience. By bringing flexibili... more
