On October 20, 2021, Equality Health hosted a virtual thought-leader panel discussion with guest panelists: Ralph Pettingell, VP Network Development and Contracting, Superior Health Plan; Billy Millwee, CEO, Millwee & Associates; and Christian León, COO of Happy Kids Pediatrics and Feliz Care Centers. Discussion topics included Texas HHSC’s strategies for shifting its Medicaid programs from volume to value through value-based payment reform in order to achieve better quality care for beneficiaries while also lowering the cost of care, the role of Alternative Payment Models (APMs) in managed care, and an overview of how value-based payment (VBP) reform impacts the delivery of care and reimbursement in a value-based system. Watch the replay below:
Industry Thought Leader Panel Discussion:
Texas’ Alternative Payment Model Continuum - Moving from Process to Risk
About Equality Health
Equality Health is a whole-health delivery system focused on transforming value-based care delivery with population specific programs that improve access, quality and member trust. Through an integrated technology and services platform, a culturally competent provider network and a personalized care model, Equality Health helps managed care plans and health systems improve outcomes for diverse populations while simultaneously making the transition to risk-based accountability. For information, visit: equalityhealth.com/healthplans.