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Guideway Care CEO, Craig Parker, Selected to Present at Health Insights Fall Forum, Addresses Growing Need for Alternative Care Approaches

Guideway Care’s chief executive officer, Craig Parker, will co-present with David Randall, chief strategy officer, UAB Health System at the Health Insights Fall 2022 Forum, Thursday, October 27, New Orleans, LA. Parker will share Guideway Care’s perspectives and experiences in alternative patient interaction methods – from care at home to non-clinical navigation, and will share […]

Guideway Care CMO, Edward Partridge, MD, Presents Commission on Cancer Oncology Lecture at 2022 Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons

We are excited to announce that Guideway Care’s chief medical officer, Dr. Edward Partridge, will be presenting at the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Oncology Lecture at Clinical Congress 2022, American College of Surgeons on Wednesday, October 19, in San Diego, CA! Dr. Partridge will be presenting Guideway Care’s mission to deliver solutions and services that […]

High-touch, tech-enabled patient engagement + patient activation resolve barriers to accessing care

Do you know the difference patient engagement and patient activation? Patient engagement aims to educate people about their conditions and fully involve them in making decisions about their healthcare. Patient activation is a component of engagement where the patient is empowered with the skill, knowledge and confidence to take a more proactive role in their […]

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Transportation Barriers Undermine Cancer Survivors’ Health

Key Points: Transportation is such a critically important part of U.S. healthcare that lives hang in the balance without it. A prime example involves cancer survivors. Several studies have drawn this link, which is one of several social determinants of health (SDoH), and the numbers are alarming. Researchers Uncovering Risks When Rides are Unavailable Look […]

HFMA: Care Guidance Offers a Solution for Addressing Healthcare Inequities

Key Points Access to healthcare is widely viewed among Americans as being a fundamental right. Yet health inequities continue to deprive many people access to high-quality, affordable care. It is incumbent on U.S. health systems to take the lead in addressing this problem. This is the critical challenge being addressed by Tina Graham, chief operating […]

Which Social Determinants of Health Lead to Low Care Quality vs. High Healthcare Utilization

Key Points New Humana data identifies which social determinants of Health (SDoH) have the biggest impact on health and well-being, as measured by care quality and acute care utilization. Findings can help healthcare organizations, payers and public policymakers better determine macro-level effective SDoH interventions among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Thanks to Humana, its survey results […]

80% of a Patient’s Health Risk is Tied to Non-Clinical Issues

New study reinforces findings of 2020 Health Affairs report Three years ago, Health Affairs reported that experts estimate that up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by nonclinical factors—things like financial stability, access to safe, affordable housing and to healthy food, and social supports. Yet, as a society, we spend billions of dollars […]

Value-Based Contracts Reward Health Equity Improvements

Key Points Now more than ever, care guidance is becoming a “must have” addition to the service portfolio of health systems, hospitals and provider organizations that are taking on shared risk with payers through value-based contracts. These providers are electing to participate in new arrangements that link payments to measured outcomes, health equity improvement, and […]

Care Guidance Aligns with Medicare Advantage VBID Model, Now Extended Through 2030 

Key Points: To address Social determinants of health (SDoH) among at-risk managed care beneficiaries, CMS announces that its Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model is extended through 2030. This includes changes specifically focused on health-related social detriment challenges and associated patient needs. For example, under this Model, participating MA plans may provide patients with […]

Health Inequities, Social Determinants of Health Could Be Underlying Factors Impacting U.S. Life Expectancy

Key Points: A recent National Public Radio (NPR) story, Live free and die? The sad state of U.S. life expectancy, digs into why Americans experience more diseased conditions and higher rates of early mortality compared to other nations. This story comes on the heels of Federal health officials confirming that life expectancy in America had […]
What Is Quality Improvement In Healthcare?

What Is Quality Improvement In Healthcare?

When health care managers aim to set targets for their company, this is called quality improvement. Quality improvement is an essential part of any healthcare organization. However, this term can be somewhat vague at times. Therefore, what does quality improvement in health care really mean? Well, in this article, let’s talk about the definition as […]
The 4 Key Pillars of Patient Experience

The 4 Key Pillars of Patient Experience

New study reinforces findings of 2020 Health Affairs report Three years ago, Health Affairs reported that experts estimate that up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by nonclinical factors—things like financial stability, access to safe, affordable housing and to healthy food, and social supports. Yet, as a society, we spend billions of dollars […]
How Technology-Enabled Bundled Payments in Healthcare Can Improve Your Success

How Technology-Enabled Bundled Payments in Healthcare Can Improve Your Success

In today’s day and age, healthcare organizations must approach their care coordination with the utmost scrutiny. Custom communication, efficiency, and productivity are key. Toward these aims, bundling payments is one way to achieve your organizational outcomes. This is especially important with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and  bundled payment initiatives. Furthermore, the […]
The Impact Of AI On Health Equity

The Impact Of AI On Health Equity

AI is becoming increasingly popular across the world, and it also promises to change healthcare as we know it. In fact, AI can help enhance health equity. This is both true at the point of care and with regards to decision making in clinical practice. So in this article, let’s talk about how data and […]

Medical Group Management Association Features Care Guidance

In Guideway Care’s latest article, which was just published in MGMA Connections, our CEO discusses how medical group practices can: To read this article in its entirety, click here. When the Medical Group Management Association published a survey nearly 10 years ago, the results revealed major challenges to running a group practice – many of […]

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Guideway Care CEO, Craig Parker, Selected to Present at Health Insights Fall Forum, Addresses Growing Need for Alternative Care Approaches

Guideway Care’s chief executive officer, Craig Parker, will co-present with David Randall, chief strategy officer, UAB Health System at the Health Insights Fall 2022 Forum, Thursday, October 27, New Orleans, LA. Parker will share Guideway Care’s perspectives and experiences in alternative patient interaction methods – from care at home to non-clinical navigation, and will share […]

Guideway Care CMO, Edward Partridge, MD, Presents Commission on Cancer Oncology Lecture at 2022 Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons

We are excited to announce that Guideway Care’s chief medical officer, Dr. Edward Partridge, will be presenting at the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Oncology Lecture at Clinical Congress 2022, American College of Surgeons on Wednesday, October 19, in San Diego, CA! Dr. Partridge will be presenting Guideway Care’s mission to deliver solutions and services that […]

High-touch, tech-enabled patient engagement + patient activation resolve barriers to accessing care

Do you know the difference patient engagement and patient activation? Patient engagement aims to educate people about their conditions and fully involve them in making decisions about their healthcare. Patient activation is a component of engagement where the patient is empowered with the skill, knowledge and confidence to take a more proactive role in their […]