Top Takeaways from the RISE SNP Leadership Summit
The recent RISE SNP Leadership Summit in Boston delivered actionable insights for payers, providers, and policymakers that support starting or […]
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Medicare SNP Enrollment Beats Expectations
Medicare Special Needs Plan sign-ups exceeded expectations from CMS during the 2025 annual enrollment period, offering a welcome boost to […]
Unfulfilled Home Health Referrals Lead to Higher Mortality
Unfulfilled home health referrals lead to higher mortality among Medicare Advantage (MA) members, according to a report published in the […]
Center-Focused PACE Model Aims to Transform Senior Care Across U.S.
Many families and seniors are desperate for alternatives to nursing homes. By 2030, one in five Americans will be over […]
New Year, New Challenges: Here’s What We’ll Be Watching in 2025
It seems the only constant in Medicare Advantage (MA) and other government-sponsored programs is change, and this year was no […]
HLTH ’24: Improving Care Delivery & Aging Equity are Key Themes
HLTH lived up to its “Be Bold” theme this year and the show continues to cement its position as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Benefits
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. […]