Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions and Tammy Hall, Senior Consultant, Compliance Solutions Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offering supplemental benefits have reported enrollee underutilization of many of these benefits. Supplemental benefits may include hearing, dental, vision, fitness programs, over-the-counter drugs, transportation for medical appointments, and other services that address
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by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment Telehealth has been around for decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into the spotlight when patients couldn’t see practitioners in-person. Suddenly, telehealth via video, audio, text, and email became a
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions Read in .pdf here The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ushered in a new era for the Medicare Advantage Part C and Prescription Drug Benefit programs with the unveiling of the Contract Year 2025 Final Rule. This comprehensive regulatory overhaul
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare affected clinical-decision support, eligibility verifications, chart abstractions, and pharmacy operations, and has highlighted vulnerabilities within the industry’s digital infrastructure. In light of these disruptions, plans need to explore the broader implications, particularly concerning Part D, CAHPS,
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The transition from Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) to Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in California, particularly under the Medi-Cal program, is a pivotal part of a broader shift toward more integrated and coordinated care. This move is a key aspect of the
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– by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment Leading healthcare organizations are developing strategies to align their programs and streamline the process of gathering crucial data to better serve beneficiaries. With the goal of achieving population health, managed
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to build upon its strategy to support person-centered, value-based care through the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D programs proposed rule. These proposals, a bold stride towards enhancing health equity, transparency, and patient-centric
Read More →– by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment The CDC defines Health Equity as the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Despite progress, health disparities remain a
Read More →Baker is a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry, known for strategic expertise in health plan compliance and operational excellence ATTAC Consulting Group, a national leader in providing consulting, auditing, business operations and technology solutions to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, commercial health insurers, and risk-bearing provider organizations, announced
Read More →The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took a significant step towards advancing health equity with the finalization of Parts C and D Enrollment Guidance. This strategic move aligns with CMS’s ongoing commitment to prioritize health equity, a dedication outlined in its comprehensive strategic plan and Framework for
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