Tuesday, August 17, 2021: Avera Board of Directors Meeting
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, presented to the Avera Board of Directors.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021: HealthPayerIntelligence Virtual Summit Keynote
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, served as the keynote speaker for the 2021 HealthPayerIntelligence Virtual Summit: Plotting a Path Forward.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021: Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Briefing
On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, briefed the Coloroado Consumer Health Intiative (CCHI) regarding policies that would increase access and affordability to essential medical care.
V-BID Center Update: V-BID Included in CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
This update features policy developments, literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout July 2021 and early August 2021.
Press Release: V-BID Elements Adopted to Achieve Equity in Health Insurance Coverage
In July 2021, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) voted to adopt key recommendations from its Social Justice and Health Disparities Working Group which aim to expand access to providers and health systems, eliminate health outcome disparities, and ensure equitable treatment in health care settings and delivery of health care services for communities of color.
Monday, July 19, 2021: Patients Rising Briefing
On Monday, July 19, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, briefed Congressional staff regarding policies that would increase access and affordability to essential medical care.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021: KBGH Healthcare Roundtable
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented at the KBGH Healthcare Roundtable.
V-BID Center Update: New Paper – Cost-Sharing Elimination Increases Use of Preventive Care
This update features policy developments, literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout June 2021.
Thursday, June 30 2021: GOP Doctors Caucus
On Thursday, June 30, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented to the GOP Doctors Caucus of the 117th Congress.
V-BID Center Update: Bipartisan Chronic Disease Management Act Reintroduced in Senate
This update features policy developments, literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout late April and early May 2021.
Thursday, May 27, 2021: 2021 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented at the 2021 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference, which focused on bridging the gap between health care policy and political reality.
Press Release: Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021 Introduced in Senate
On April 28, 2021, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Tom Carper (D-DE), re-introduced the Chronic Disease Management Act in the United States Senate. This bill builds upon its previous versions and includes criteria from the 2019 IRS guidance to further increase the flexibility of HSA-HDHPs to cover chronic disease services on pre-deductible basis.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Carrier Conference
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented at the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Carrier Conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
Monday, April 19, 2021: All-Payer Claims Database Council Meeting
On Monday, April 19, 2021, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented to the All-Payer Claims Database Council.
V-BID Center Update: Insurers Re-Instating Cost-Sharing for COVID-19 Care; Lawsuit Against ACA Preventive Service Provisions
This update features literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout late March and early April 2021.