News and Insights

This article provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for enrolling dually eligible individuals in integrated Medicare Advantage plans. 

The latest HSEI briefs show that health spending moderated slightly in February, the gap in employment between health care and other industries increased, and hospital prices rose faster than overall health care inflation.

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The latest HSEI briefs show that health spending grew faster than GDP in January, health care price growth continued to lag behind utilization increases, and that for every health care and social assistance hire in January, two jobs were still open. 

Michael Monson and Sarah Barth outline key considerations for enabling integration between Medicaid and Medicare for dually eligible individuals in the various Medicare Value Based Care models.

In their article published today in Health Affairs Forefront, Michael Monson and Sarah Barth outline the major provisions of proposed rule by CMS aimed at enhancing care and services for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

The latest HSEI briefs show that national health spending grew by 6.2% in 2023, job openings in health care and social assistance remain extremely high, and health care services prices increased in January.

PACE organizations adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver services primarily in participants' homes, and many plan to continue providing more care at home. This research highlights the importance of integrated payments and person-centered care in long-term services and support programs.

The latest HSEI briefs show that health spending has remained below 17.5% of GDP for the last two years, that December capped off a historic year in health care job creation, and that health care price growth remained stable last month. 

With our deep expertise in behavioral health and in training and technical assistance, Altarum will support substance use disorder providers as part of the state’s Recovery Incentives Pilot.

Altarum today released its new report assessing Virginia's health care sector and tracking trends in health care spending and employment for 2022. 

The Altarum Food and Nutrition team examined the impact on fruit and vegetable intake of Good Food at Home program, with support by Partnership for a Healthier America.