Posts for Health System Transformation
Children in Foster Care Need More Holistic Health Care
Over the last few years, states have witnessed widespread failings within agencies charged with overseeing the well-being of children in foster care.
Advancing Health Equity in a New Era of Health System Transformation
In a recent blog we shared reflections on our health equity journey and identified health system transformation (HST) as the next frontier of health care advocacy.
Advancing Health Equity in a New Era of Health System Transformation
In a recent blog we shared reflections on our health equity journey and identified health system transformation (HST) as the next frontier of health care advocacy. Promoting health equity is an organizational priority at Community Catalyst and one of the fundamental pillars of our...
Payment Reform: Creating a $trong Foundation for Health System Transformation
In a blog two weeks ago, we sketched out a multi-part agenda addressing what Community Catalyst believes are the key areas on which consumer advocates should focus in the midst of the current changes in the organization of health services....
What Should We Hope To Achieve Through Health System Transformation?
This is the first in a blog series outlining Community Catalyst’s policy priorities for Health System Transformation.
The Takeaway: Has PhRMA PHinally Gone too PHar?
Well, really it’s not just PhRMA, it’s the generic manufacturers, as well. Normally there is a special room deep underground below the capitol where ideas to control excessive prescription drug prices go to die. The drug industry casts a long...
Rhode Island’s Dual Eligible Demonstration Project: Learning and Adjusting
In July, the Ocean State became the thirteenth state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with CMS to move forward with integrating services and financing for its Medicare-Medicaid population (dual eligible).
Cross-Post: Will Oregon’s Health Reforms Deliver Results for Consumers? A New Study Raises Some Tough Questions.
According to a new study, Oregon’s efforts to transform health care are not yet delivering on their potential to improve the consumer experience.
Notes from the Frontline - Organizing to Make a Change
Since partnering with the Voices for Better Health project in 2014, I have spoken to nearly 500 older adults and people with disabilities.
Children in Foster Care Need More Holistic Health Care
Over the last few years, states have witnessed widespread failings within agencies charged with overseeing the well-being of children in foster care.
Advancing Health Equity in a New Era of Health System Transformation
In a recent blog we shared reflections on our health equity journey and identified health system transformation (HST) as the next frontier of health care advocacy.
Advancing Health Equity in a New Era of Health System Transformation
In a recent blog we shared reflections on our health equity journey and identified health system transformation (HST) as the next frontier of health care advocacy. Promoting health equity is an organizational priority at Community Catalyst and one of the fundamental pillars of our...
Payment Reform: Creating a $trong Foundation for Health System Transformation
In a blog two weeks ago, we sketched out a multi-part agenda addressing what Community Catalyst believes are the key areas on which consumer advocates should focus in the midst of the current changes in the organization of health services....
What Should We Hope To Achieve Through Health System Transformation?
This is the first in a blog series outlining Community Catalyst’s policy priorities for Health System Transformation.
The Takeaway: Has PhRMA PHinally Gone too PHar?
Well, really it’s not just PhRMA, it’s the generic manufacturers, as well. Normally there is a special room deep underground below the capitol where ideas to control excessive prescription drug prices go to die. The drug industry casts a long...
Rhode Island’s Dual Eligible Demonstration Project: Learning and Adjusting
In July, the Ocean State became the thirteenth state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with CMS to move forward with integrating services and financing for its Medicare-Medicaid population (dual eligible).
Cross-Post: Will Oregon’s Health Reforms Deliver Results for Consumers? A New Study Raises Some Tough Questions.
According to a new study, Oregon’s efforts to transform health care are not yet delivering on their potential to improve the consumer experience.
Notes from the Frontline - Organizing to Make a Change
Since partnering with the Voices for Better Health project in 2014, I have spoken to nearly 500 older adults and people with disabilities.