Smarter Health Care Coalition

A broad-based and diverse group of stakeholders working to achieve 'smarter' health care for all Americans.

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Thank you all who joined today’s Low-Value Care Briefing! And a special thank you to our sponsor, @pfizer and speakers, Dr. Mark Fendrick, @UM_VBID and Dana Richardson, Wisconsin Health Information Organization.

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Happening now: Hearing from Dana Richardson, Wisconsin Health Information Organization on her work related to the #LowValue Care Task Force and the need for a multi-stakeholder approach. [@VBIDHealth @UtahDHHS @CIVHC_News @OHS_CT]

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Read more: https://t.co/zwpcfi9taG

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Co-Director, Katy Spangler shares the Coalition sent a letter to @SecBecerra recommending that HHS eliminate Medicare payment for services rated “D,” add flexibility to the @CMSinnovates #VBID demonstration, and exercise CMMI authority to build a new, multi-state demo project.

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

“As #equity becomes paramount in national discussions, it’s important to note that #VBID programs that reduce or eliminate copayments have positive impacts in reducing #disparities in care and improving equity.” - Dr. Mark Fendrick, @UM_VBID.

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

“The number one cause of bankruptcy in the US and the driver for online funding campaigns is needs for out of pocket costs for healthcare.” Dr. Mark Fendrick, @UM_VBID states during our #LVC briefing.

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Happening now! @UM_VBID’s Dr. Mark Fendrick kicks off the Low-Value Care Briefing with keynote remarks on reducing low value care use to fund spending on #highvalue services.

[Carole Fisher @CaroleAFisher]

Back together again! Thanks to all of my wonderful NPHI colleagues for making this week possible. #NPHI22

[NPHI @NPHIhealth]

WellSky delivers solutions for every kind of care in every setting. We are so grateful for all the support from @WellSkyHealth as we gear up for our #NPHI22 Summit in Orlando! https://t.co/Q6xmWWW9Se

[NPHI @NPHIhealth]

While hospice teams focus on providing high-quality care, our keynote sponsor @stateserv manages local, regional, and nationwide DME services and technology, empowering leadership among both parties. #NPHI22

[NEHI News @NEHI_News]

NEHI's Vice President of Policy Research, Tom Hubbard, discusses obesity care and payment innovations to improve prevention and treatment with experts from @ObesityAction, @HarvardChanSPH, and @EmbraceYouMD at @smarter_hc's 2022 Virtual Policy Summit.

[Dr. Sylvia “Voice” Bollie, MD, DABOM @EmbraceYouMD]

Weight bias impacts all levels of obesity care.

Collaboration & innovation is key to effective #obesity solutions at the individual & population levels.

Grateful to contribute today's @Smarter_HC interdisciplinary panel.

#MedTwitter #meded

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

“That’s why value-based insurance design is so important. When done thoughtfully with a focus on protecting patients from low-value care, it truly can be both a shield from the harm of #FFS care and a catalyst to high-value interventions that address #SDOH.” - @FrederickIsasi

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

Final thoughts on the #consumer perspective as we wrap up our Annual Summit, @FrederickIsasi remarks "The economic incentives in our system are misaligned. We have to change the laws so that our #healthcare dollars fund a system that is organized and held accountable for health."

[John M. Clymer @JohnClymer]

"We would never say a person failed chemotherapy. We'd say chemotherapy failed the person. Obesity treatment is the same." @JNadglowskiOAC to @Smarter_HC 2022 Summit, happening now.

@ObesityAction @CDC_DNPAO @TheEndoSociety @TheAACE @FendrickVBID @Oprah @KBDeSalvo

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

On our Obesity Care panel, @EmbraceYouMD presented on the important topic of #weightbias. She noted, "Sources of weight bias are multifactorial. They stem from health systems, the workplace, media, social circles, academics, and within families as well."

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

On our Obesity Care panel, @JNadglowskiOAC highlights that in terms of the economics of #obesity, "Obesity is considered the greatest contributor to the burden of #chronicdisease, accounting for 47.1% of the total cost of chronic conditions."

[UM V-BID Center @UM_VBID]

V-BID slides and free resources on preventive care, Medicare and commercial insurance here: https://t.co/8r8gm67MZt

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

On the relationship between obesity and mental health, she highlights, "They are bidirectional. Obesity is a risk factor for mood disorders and mood disorders are a risk factor for obesity."

[Smarter Health Care Coalition @Smarter_HC]

On our #Obesity Care panel, Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington from @HarvardChanSPH emphasized that, "Obesity is not a bad word, not a label, just a medical diagnosis for a disease. We are not our diagnoses."