Capacity Issues? How to Improve Network Adequacy for In-Home Services
In-home services have been shown to address social determinants of health and health equity. But finding capacity and arranging services […]
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Dina’s New Integration & Automation Capabilities Accelerate Access to Care
Providing care and services to people following a hospital stay or during an extended illness is critical. But timely access to […]
Struggling to Improve Access to In-Home Services? Dina President Makes a Case for “Meeting the Moment”
The rapid growth of our aging population is reshaping how we think about administering long-term care in the home. But […]
Preventative Interventions Work When Accessible & Managed Correctly
Forward looking health plans are leveraging supplemental and home-based benefits as an integral part of their value-based care strategies and […]
Cutting Benefits to Offset Rising Medical Costs? Report Offers Different Approach
Most Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use the extra benefits they offer to attract new members and differentiate themselves from Medicare. […]
Improving Access to Behavioral Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions
Demand for behavioral healthcare services has skyrocketed, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of mental health. However, access to […]
Sherman Sanchez Joins Dina as President to Accelerate National Expansion
Dina has named healthcare veteran Sherman Sanchez as its new president. In this role, Sanchez will collaborate with the executive […]
Navigating the Medicaid Access Rule and its Impact on Quality
The “Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services’‘ rule has been finalized and the “80-20” provision has gone through as proposed. This […]
Future of Medicare Advantage Plans: Changes and Challenges
Higher medical spending could be the new normal for the future of Medicare Advantage plans — and insurers will have […]
Dina’s Operations Team Makes Coordinating In-Home Services Easy
Non-medical supplemental benefits like personal care, meal delivery and home modifications have become important to health plans as a way […]
Health Equity Index Rewards Plans Addressing Disparities in Care
CMS has signaled a renewed commitment to health equity with the introduction of the Health Equity Index (HEI), designed to […]
Creating Value: Dina Unlocks Home-Based Benefit Delivery
First Analysis Managing Director Andrew Walsh is a longtime healthcare executive and entrepreneur, who has worked with organizations like Optum, […]
2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule: Impact on Supplemental Benefits & Plan Growth
CMS released its much-anticipated 2024 Medicare Advantage final rule and Part D, which go into effect in 2025, codifying many […]
Health Related Social Needs Get Boost From Medicaid Guidance
Much like social determinants of health, addressing health related social needs (HRSN) is important for improving overall health outcomes and […]
Moving the Needle on Outcomes Takes Center Stage at RISE National
The shift to value-based care and the role of health plans to support that vision was a key theme at […]
Alignment, Growth Equity: How Medicare Can Propel Value-Based Strategy
CMS recently published an update on its Medicare value-based care strategy that anchors on three pillars: alignment, growth and equity. […]
Policy Changes Don’t Damper D-SNP Growth
The D-SNP market continues to grow to accommodate the rapid rise of the dual-eligible population and ongoing policy changes from […]
Health Plans Prepare for Changing Regulatory Landscape & Other Trends
CMS has proposed regulatory requirements for supplemental benefits in 2025 that will demand a new approach from Medicare Advantage plans. […]
Dina Named to Inc. Regionals List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
We’re excited to announce that Dina has been named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking […]
First Analysis Invests in Dina
First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor, has made a new investment in Dina. First Analysis led the $7 million […]
Proposed CMS Rule Changes Focus on Benefit ROI
Proposed rules from CMS are pushing health plans to demonstrate value and return on the investments they’re making in products, […]
Special Needs Plans on the Rise; 6 States Lead Enrollment
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) provide specialized coverage — extra benefits and coordinated care — for people who have chronic medical […]
Dina Recognized on “Best Places To Work” List by Purpose Jobs
Dina was recognized as one of the Best Places To Work in 2024 by Purpose Jobs! Purpose Jobs is the […]
Faster and Better: Clear Spring Health Partners with Dina to Coordinate Home Health Services
Clear Spring Health wanted to solve a problem that plagues most of the industry: it takes too long to coordinate […]