How can Mobile Integrated Health help hospitals extend care beyond their walls? By bringing appropriate care directly to patients in the community, MIH can help support better care transitions, reduce avoidable hospital utilization, and give healthcare partners another resource for meeting patients where they are. In this MIH Minute, Brenden Hayden explains how MIH works alongside hospitals and health systems to help create a more connected approach to care.

Starting in 2027, North Carolina State Health Plan members and their families will have access to Novant Health services at the plan’s most affordable benefit level. And we’re already helping new patients prepare for that transition with a new digital hub designed to make finding a provider, exploring virtual care and understanding their options easier. Access to care shouldn’t be complicated and Novant Health is making it simpler for people to get the care they need. https://nh.team/4heI0zE

This #HealthEmpowermentDay, we're highlighting a simple truth: patients can't do it alone, and neither can their providers. Real empowerment happens through partnership, proactive support, and coordinated care between patients and their care teams. That's exactly what Vytal Care™ is built for. Through chronic condition management, care coordination, and patient outreach, Vytal Care™ helps providers extend their reach beyond the exam room, so patients feel supported at every step of their health journey.   Here are six practical ways providers can help patients feel more confident and engaged in their care: ✅ Encourage annual wellness visits and preventive screenings ✅ Invite questions at every appointment ✅ Review medications regularly ✅ Take advantage of Vytal Care™ services that support chronic condition management between visits ✅ Leverage Vytal Care™ services for improved care coordination ✅ Close care gaps proactively   With Vytal Care™, Vytalize equips providers with the care coordination tools, clinical support, and outreach capabilities needed to make those small, consistent actions happen — at scale. Learn more: vytalize.me/4iEa0y7

Sometimes, the most meaningful moments in healthcare can't be measured. They're felt. For Edward Lujano, CHC Executive Advisor at OroMed, every patient interaction is a reminder of why access to quality care matters. After more than 40 years serving community health centers, including over two decades each as a CFO and CEO, he understands that the greatest impact often comes from the moments that never appear in a report, but change a patient's life forever. Today, that perspective continues to guide his work with health centers across the country, helping them build stronger, more connected models of care. Learn more about Ed and the work he's doing at OroMed. Link in the comments. #CommunityHealth #PatientCare #AccessToCare #IntegratedCare #OralHealth

Health information is everywhere, but trustworthy answers can be hard to find. Relationships between clinicians and patients matter more than ever, and nine in 10 Americans say they have confidence in the health information they receive from their source of primary care.     Physicians and PAs across Oregon are helping to reduce the noise by spending time listening to patients, answering questions, and building relationships that lead to better healthcare decisions.     Learn more:   theoma.org/YourCare theoma.org/CareFirst    #YourCareIsAtOurCore  #CareFirst

Choosing a primary care doctor shouldn’t feel complicated, rushed, or transactional. At DirectMed, patients choose Direct Primary Care because they’re looking for something healthcare often makes hard to find: access, time, and clarity. 1. More direct access When you have a question, concern, or health need, you shouldn’t have to wait weeks just to be heard. Direct Primary Care gives patients a more direct connection to their care team, making it easier to get guidance when it matters most. 2. More time with their doctor Better care starts with better conversations. In the DPC model, visits are designed to feel less rushed, giving patients and physicians the space to talk through symptoms, goals, concerns, lifestyle, prevention, and next steps. 3. More clarity around care Healthcare can feel overwhelming when you’re left wondering what something costs, what comes next, or who to call. DirectMed helps simplify the experience so patients feel more informed, more supported, and more confident in their care decisions. That’s MissionMed Wellness difference: relationship-based primary care designed around people, not paperwork. 100% Telehealth- Serving Adults Throughout Florida 📞 813-848-4599 🌐 www.MissionMedWellness.com #DirectPrimaryCare #IntegrativeMedicine #Healthcare #TelehealthCare #MissionMedWellness

Site-of-care optimization for infusions can help plan sponsors manage cost, but the programs that work tend to share a few things in common. In this week's episode, Jake Velie and Keith Hartman of National Integrative Health discuss four pillars that are often underestimated: 1️⃣ Deep clinical oversight to determine when it's safe to move a patient from a hospital setting to an ambulatory center or home care 2️⃣ Proactive pre-certification intervention so clinicians aren't left guessing what the plan requires 3️⃣ Plan design alignment, such as $0 copays or other financial incentives 4️⃣ Trust-based member engagement that members see as a benefit Which of these does your organization find most challenging? #SiteOfCare #InfusionTherapy #BenefitsStrategy #HealthcareLeadership #RelentlessHealthValue https://cc-lnk.com/EP530 Mentioned in this #healthcarepodcast: Jake Velie, CPT; Keith Hartman; National Integrative Health; Health & Voluntary Benefits Association (HVBA); Eric Bricker, MD; Ivana Krajcinovic; Autumn Yongchu; Erik Davis; Cora Opsahl; Suhas Gondi; Matt McQuide; Aventria® Health Group; Lee Lewis; Kimberly Carleson; Tom Nash; Stacey Richter

One of the biggest opportunities in health care is making care more connected. 🤝 Check out the newest Insights & Innovation article by Dr. Sree Chaguturu, President of Health Care Delivery. The article explores what it takes to scale value-based primary care, from strengthening care coordination and supporting medication management to using insights from In-Home Health Evaluations, primary care and pharmacy touchpoints to help improve outcomes. Read the full article: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gMp8HRXN #TeamCVS

One of the biggest opportunities in health care is making care more connected. 🤝 Check out the newest Insights & Innovation article by Dr. Sree Chaguturu, President of Health Care Delivery. The article explores what it takes to scale value-based primary care, from strengthening care coordination and supporting medication management to using insights from In-Home Health Evaluations, primary care and pharmacy touchpoints to help improve outcomes. Read the full article: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gYnbkmmT #TeamCVS

Patients don't mind seeing NPs and PAs. They mind being surprised by it. According to Deft Research's 2026 How the U.S. Consumer Selects a Provider and Health System Study, satisfaction with primary care providers is nearly identical whether patients see a physician or an advanced practice provider (APP). The difference? 👉Expectations. When patients knew ahead of time they were seeing an NP or PA, 75% were very or extremely satisfied. When they found out at the first appointment, satisfaction dropped to 54%. A simple communication gap is creating an avoidable experience problem. In our latest blog post from Rob Lourenço, we explore what health plans and providers can do to close that gap and improve patient satisfaction. 👉 Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04x_8dM0