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Health care in America is evolving. Get the facts on what this means for you.

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To improve mortality rates, targeted interventions focus on increased accessibility of services through telehealth, remote monitoring, doulas and more. See the full breakdown: https://t.co/YNABzewDIX

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Maternal deaths surge in late postpartum, with over 40% of all deaths tied to mental health and substance abuse.

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Research from @NEJM explores how a comprehensive patient-centered approach to treating older adults can lead to high-value care and improved quality of life: https://t.co/8MPTy4G2IY

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New research from @JAMA supports deprioritizing surveillance colonoscopies for adults aged 75+. While those with a history of adenoma face a higher relative risk of colorectal cancer than those without, the cumulative risk remains low and is significantly outweighed by the likelihood of death from other causes: https://t.co/LVYkGvGtuV

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Learn more about how HouseCalls is closing gaps in care ⬇️

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UnitedHealthcare’s HouseCalls service brings preventive care to the homes of millions of older adults. These visits are often twice as long as primary care visits, result in referrals, and allow for assessment of non-medical factors that impact health outcomes.

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Explore the full breakdown of how Medicare Advantage contributes to high-quality, coordinated care: https://t.co/4oHAi5Szkt

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How does Medicare Advantage actually work? 🏥

➡️ This public-private partnership provides coverage for 34 million seniors and Americans with disabilities.

➡️️ Beneficiaries receive more preventive care, screening, and lower rates of hospitalization vs. traditional Medicare.

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The impact? 95% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are satisfied with their quality of care and enrollees report over $2,400 in savings per year.

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1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford diapers, often putting infants at risk for illness. In Virginia, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia and TenderHeart Health Outcomes teamed up to provide 6,000+ diapers and resources to local families. https://t.co/LPT2WH3pF7

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Sustaining the nursing workforce requires a balance of filling current clinical openings and supporting the faculty infrastructure needed to train the next generation of caregivers. More at the link: https://t.co/LNdMbfmjeK

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Dive deeper into the driver of growth in U.S. mental health and substance use treatment spending via @RTI_Intl ⬇️

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What’s driving growth in U.S. mental health and substance use treatment spending?

New research in collaboration with the Bureau of Economic Analysis finds that national spending on treatment for mental health and substance use disorders increased from $40.9 billion in 2000 to $139.6 billion in 2021, driven primarily by a rise in the number of people receiving care.

The analysis shows that:
• 87% of spending growth was due to increases in treated cases
• 13% was driven by cost per case

“Mental health and substance use disorders are major contributors to premature mortality in the United States, including deaths from suicide, drug overdoses, accidents and liver cirrhosis,” said Tami Mark, Ph.D., Distinguished Fellow at RTI. “Understanding what the U.S. is spending on treating mental health and substance use disorders and what is driving spending growth is essential for policymakers and health systems working to improve access, quality and outcomes.”

🔍 Read more about the study and its implications for health policy and care delivery. https://t.co/hXxqSMJWnx

#MentalHealth #SubstanceUseDisorders #HealthPolicy #RTIDifference #BuiltonScience

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More than two-thirds of people whose plans ended can find a different plan offered by the same insurer in 2026.

Dive deeper into the findings: https://t.co/JviresdMIj

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@KFF’s latest research shows the 2.6 million enrolled in terminated Medicare Advantage plans aren’t losing coverage, despite changes in policies ⬇️

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Nearly 99% of people affected by a plan termination still have at least one other Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage available in their area for 2026.

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What’s next for value-based care? @Payment_Network explores how AI and automation are helping clinicians close gaps and improve outcomes. ⬇️

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Kristie Spencer on what’s next for #ValueBasedCare: using AI, automation, and interoperability to simplify provider workflows and deliver the right data at the right time. https://t.co/xqRfLOQpwB #HCPLAN10

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Discover how changing how we pay for primary care can incentivize clinicians to deliver the right care at the right time: https://t.co/XmcPpnC4qW

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Targeted support to rural and small practices can help increase participation and ultimately improve the quality of care in these communities.

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While 56% of U.S. primary care physicians receive revenue from value-based payments, these practices continue to lag due to barriers like increased financial risk.