Ambulatory Care
The move is an option to provide access to GLP-1 medications for members without insurance coverage.
A lack of revenue limits practices' capacity to provide high-quality primary care, report says.
Addressing the obesity epidemic could result in potentially significant cost savings, the report finds.
The hospital segment showed 9% growth, despite the divestiture of 14 hospitals.
The groups say it will target health equity, with a focus on improving population health and reducing administrative burden.
A 2.8% payment cut went into effect on January 1 after a spending bill stripped a provision to prevent the decrease.
The model is designed to focus exclusively on improving maternal healthcare for people enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.
HCM is a thickening of the left ventricle and is often underdiagnosed and inconsistently managed, AHA says.
The program will provide specialized psychiatric care for adolescents and is expected to increase access, officials say.
With three weeks remaining in the legislative calendar, 41 senators have signed a letter to Senate leaders.