Over the course of the past few decades, provider reimbursement has taken on different forms with varying degrees of acceptance and success. Many have had their share of challenges and opportunities, but for the most part, all were intended to create an environment that modified behavior, created visibility and perhaps motivated providers to achieve a […]
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Health care organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce costs. An important consideration is whether revenue for risk adjusted populations, including Medicare Advantage plans, is based on complete and accurate reporting of the health of your membership. Most health plans immediately look to their risk adjustment programs, such as in-office and in-home assessments, to ensure […]
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The connection between our HouseCalls advanced practice clinicians and a member’s care team cannot be overemphasized. As our clinician Christy so aptly demonstrated in this example, we are an extension of that care team to identify and alert members as well as their care providers to clinical issues. In this member’s case, there was no […]
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In addition to rigorous training to prepare our HouseCalls advanced practice clinicians, we also equip them with powerful screening tools. These tools, like the QuantaFlo™ system noted in this example, amplify each clinician’s ability to assess a member’s well-being from the comfort and ease of their home. When the member reported having leg pain, our […]
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It’s humbling to think how a HouseCalls visit can make a big difference in a member’s health. It requires significant training and a practiced eye to evaluate a situation so that you can understand what may be really happening. In this example, our clinician Kelly’s thoughtful, highly responsive action helped mitigate what could have been […]
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Member education is a vital part of each HouseCalls visit. We are deeply committed to enabling members to be more engaged with their health care providers and health care choices. That is why our clinicians are well equipped with educational resources, and encouraged to take the time needed to answer member questions. This is exactly […]
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Complexities of genetic testing reimbursement Genetic testing has become an increasingly important and effective tool in identifying and treating disease. Genetic testing can confirm or rule out suspected genetic conditions as well as determine whether a person can pass those conditions onto their offspring. This can help clinicians focus on the correct treatment as quickly […]
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More than 1,500 clients, partners, industry analysts and health care leaders will attend Optum Forum 2019 in Las Vegas next week. The annual health care event will feature thought-provoking content delivered by industry-leading speakers, interactive experiences, and extensive opportunities for our guests to connect and share. Moving health FORWARD The Optum Forum theme – FORWARD […]
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Often we hear specific feedback from our valued members about our clinicians. These notes of gratitude underscore the impact that each Optum HouseCalls employee has in achieving our mission to help members live healthier lives and make the system work better for them. One important way our clinicians do that every day is by recognizing […]
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As a clinician myself, I have seen the power of the in-home assessment to help members live healthier lives—a key aspect of our mission. The work our Optum HouseCalls clinicians do often results in members reaching out to tell us how a visit made all the difference in their lives. In this example, proactive care […]
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