The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is testing an alternative payment model for providers who deliver supportive services to people with dementia. This includes comprehensive, person-centered assessments and care plans, care coordination, and 24/7 access to a support line. 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded nearly $11 million to 15 entities to strengthen the healthcare workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural communities.

Clinical leaders want data, and it’s up to the analysts to provide the tools, but both need to be integrated, says Dr. Oscar C. Marroquin, chief healthcare data and analytics officer at UPMC.