Community Benefit

Sentara is the Medicaid provider for 42% of all Medicaid lives in Virginia, with 100% in a managed care plan.

While the number of Americans receiving treatment is declining, substance use disorder and overdose death rates are rising.

Pregnancy-related complications have worsened 9% since 2018, with a marked increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite progress among adults, suicide attempts are spiking among adolescents.

Addressing emissions has the potential to not only improve health but also provide cost-saving opportunities, committee says.

The administration is suggesting reforms to the way behavioral health is financed, particularly through programs such as Medicaid.

<p>In discussing the shift toward healthcare consumerism, Laura Kreofsky, senior vice president of strategy at Pivot Point Consulting, says retailers moving into the healthcare space could improve health equity for underserved populations.</p>

The formulary is a clinically based platform of "verified, credible health apps" designed to help people achieve their health goals.

More than 370 organizations said the short-term nature of the temporary policies adds uncertainty into the healthcare system.

KFF will work with organizations to produce videos examining equity through the lens of mental health, maternal health and access.