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Chronic Care Management (CCM): 2026 Updates, Billing, and Best Practices  Chronic conditions account for 90% of the $4.5 trillion annual U.S. healthcare expenditure, according to CDC data. Poorly managed chronic illnesses lead to avoidable hospitalizations, emergency visits, and complications, driving up costs and reducing quality of life. CCM programs aim to reverse these trends by improving care coordination and patient […]

2026 CPT Code Refresh: Remote Monitoring Enters a New Era  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially finalized updates to the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule—and with it, a bold expansion of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) reimbursement. These changes are more than just incremental tweaks; they represent a strategic shift toward more flexible,

Turning Health Equity into Outcomes  Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are at the forefront of a transformative shift in healthcare—one that moves beyond clinical care to address the broader social and structural factors that shape health outcomes. Turning health equity into measurable results requires more than good intentions; it demands data-driven strategies, inclusive communication, and targeted

Reaching the Quintuple Aim The Quintuple Aim is the next evolution in healthcare transformation. Building on the Triple and Quadruple Aims, it adds health equity as a fifth pillar—recognizing that improving outcomes and reducing costs cannot be achieved without addressing disparities in care delivery.7  For Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the Quintuple Aim offers a comprehensive

In today’s value-based care landscape, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) must look beyond high-risk patients to identify the rising-risk population—individuals who aren’t high-cost yet but are trending toward complex care. Using risk stratification and predictive analytics, ACOs can proactively manage these patients, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and drive smarter, more equitable, and cost-effective care.

ACO Success Made Simple  Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are at the forefront of the shift to value-based care, tasked with improving outcomes while reducing costs. But for many ACO leaders, success feels elusive.   Yet, the results are clear: when ACOs get it right, the impact is profound. MSSP has been financially beneficial for both Medicare

From Discharge to Daily Life: How Medication Reconciliation + Virtual Health Assistants Save Lives  The Problem  Medication mismatches and confusion after hospital discharge are common and put patients at risk for adverse drug events (ADEs) and early readmission. Nearly 20% of patients experience adverse events within three weeks of hospital discharge—and ADEs are the most