Health

As state Medicaid programs seek ways to address health-related social needs (HRSN), partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) are increasingly important. As trusted community entities, CBOs are well positioned to understand community members’ needs and provide essential services and supports. In recent years, the number of CBOs contracting with health systems and managed care organizations (MCOs) […]

In November 2024, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) released the third evaluation report of the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Model, in which Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries in 28 communities were screened for social risks and offered navigation to help resolve identified risks. The 177-page report is chock full of interesting findings. Join […]