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Tuesday, October 8, 2024: Health Management Associates National Conference

Health Management Associates National Conference Unlocking Solutions in Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplaces​ On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the HMA National Fall Conference in Chicago, IL.  Dr. Fendrick's presentation was part of the panel, "Meeting Medicare's New Expectations for Health Equity and Improved Beneficiary Outcomes," which explored how CMS is adjusting Medicare Advantage rates and incentives to address equity gaps and improve outcomes, highlighting strategies for stakeholders to adapt to these changes.  Associated resources are available below. IRA White Paper How To Make Sure the IRA Works For All Patients CMS Must Obtain Clinician Input To Prevent Access Barriers CMS Should Do More To Fulfill The IRA's Promise To Lower Drug Costs Medicare Advantage 1-Pager Medicare Advantage White Paper Medicare Advantage Infographic Medicare Advantage Summary Medicare Advantage Brief Medicare Advantage Timeline Medicare Advantage Legislation Introducing V-BID 2.0 MA [...]

Vbidcenter2024-10-02T23:32:10+05:00October 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|

V-BID Update: H.R. 3800 Passed in House of Representatives, IRA Will Save Beneficiaries More than $1K

- Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800)
- Inflation Reduction Act Provision Will Save Seniors Over $1K Per Year
- Allowing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices Remains Broadly Popular
- Voting is Critical to the Pursuit of Health Equity
- Data Shows Older Adults Face Financial Barriers to Prescription Drugs

Vbidcenter2024-10-08T22:33:11+05:00September 26th, 2024|Center Updates, News|

Monday, September 16, 2024: Association for Community Affiliated Plans Pharmacy Roundtable

On Monday, September 16, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) Pharmacy Roundtable.

Vbidcenter2024-09-16T18:13:35+05:00September 13th, 2024|Events, Uncategorized|

Wednesday, September 11, 2024: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, took part in a discussion series hosted by the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

Vbidcenter2024-09-11T09:17:31+05:00September 11th, 2024|Events, Other Events|

Monday, September 9, 2024: COA Payer Exchange Summit

On Monday, September 9, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Payer Exchange Summit.

Vbidcenter2024-09-10T02:30:48+05:00September 5th, 2024|Events, Other Events|

V-BID Update: Fulfilling IRA Promise to Reduce Drug Costs, Barriers to Care Among Incarcerated

- CMS Should Do More to Fulfill the IRA's Promise
- Nearly Half of Insured Americans Get Surprise Expenses in Medical Bills
- Health, Access, and Financial Barriers to Care Among Incarcerated People
- Let's Set Copays for Insulin at $0
- Reduced Cost Sharing and Medication Management Services for COPD
- KFF Examines Forces Likely to Shape Medicare Part D Premiums for 2025

Vbidcenter2024-10-08T22:38:03+05:00August 13th, 2024|Center Updates, News|

V-BID Update: Latest on Braidwood, Equitable Access to Anti-Obesity Drugs

- The Latest on Braidwood v. Becerra
- An Efficient Approach to Expand Equitable Access to Anti-Obesity Medications
- EHR Nudge May Reduce Unnecessary Breast Cancer Biopsies
- Out-of-Pocket Costs Substantial for Men with Abnormal Prostate Cancer Screening
- Nearly Half of Patients Miss or Avoid Care Due to Cost, Appointment Scheduling [...]

Vbidcenter2024-07-31T21:20:55+05:00August 1st, 2024|Center Updates, News|

Thursday, August 1, 2024: AHIP Chief Medical Officers Committee Meeting

On August 1, 2024, V-BID Center Director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the AHIP Chief Medical Officers Committee meeting on unhealthy weight and access to anti-obesity medications.

Vbidcenter2024-07-31T19:34:31+05:00July 31st, 2024|Events, Other Events|

Thursday, July 25, 2024: 2024 SOA Virtual Health Meeting

On July 25, 2024, V-BID Center Director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the 2024 Society of Actuaries Virtual Health Meeting.

Vbidcenter2024-07-24T23:56:29+05:00July 24th, 2024|Events, Other Events|

Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to interns of the Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program.

Vbidcenter2024-07-24T23:46:34+05:00July 24th, 2024|Events, Other Events|

V-BID Update: Braidwood v Becerra Decision, Increasing Out-of-Pocket Costs, IRA Whitepaper

- What Does the Braidwood Decision Mean for ACA Preventive Care?
- The Threat to Preventive Services Just Got Worse
- New Paper Evaluates Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Medicare Part D
- Study Finds Mothers Pay More Out-of-Pocket When Pregnancy Crosses Two Calendar Years
- Half of U.S. Workers Financially Unprepared for Unexpected Medical Event [...]

Vbidcenter2024-07-16T00:57:23+05:00July 16th, 2024|Center Updates, News|

V-BID Update: Social and Economic Conditions of Health, Cost-Sharing Deters Naloxone Use, Braidwood Briefing

- 20th Anniversary of the First V-BID Mention in the Wall Street Journal
- IQVIA U.S. Use of Medicines Report
- Association Between Cost Sharing and Naloxone Prescription Dispensing
- Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt from Credit Reports
- Black and Hispanic Adults Less Likely to Receive Mental Health Services [...]

Vbidcenter2024-06-20T00:17:43+05:00June 20th, 2024|Center Updates, News|

Thursday, June 20, 2024: UCLA Grand Rounds

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the UCLA Department of Medicine Grand Rounds.

Vbidcenter2024-06-19T20:10:45+05:00June 19th, 2024|Events, Other Events|

V-BID Update: Financial Hardship of Cancer, HDHP Impact on Spending

- Per Person Health Care Spending Increased 19% from 2018
- States Address Surprise Hospital Facility Fees
- Lasting Financial Hardship Associated with Cancer Diagnosis
- Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care
- A Path to V-BID for Mental Health Care [...]

Vbidcenter2024-05-20T21:51:13+05:00May 21st, 2024|Center Updates, News|

Tuesday, May 14, 2024: University of Chicago Lecture

Value-Based Insurance Design Lecture On Tuesday, May 14, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented to the students of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.Dr. Fendrick’s presentation and associated resources are available below. Dr. Fendrick's Presentation Braidwood v. Becerra Low-Value Care Initiative Medicare Advantage Intiatve HSA-High Deductible Health Plans V-BID in the Affordable Care Act V-BIDX Cancer Screening Initiative

Vbidcenter2024-05-15T03:32:51+05:00May 15th, 2024|Events|
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