COVID-19 Intel Center
As our healthcare industry works together to make near- and long-term decisions about COVID-19, our public health, vaccine, and policy experts are here to help decipher the facts and navigate downstream implications for the healthcare system.
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Behavioral Health in Medicaid May Be Unable to Meet Increased Demand
As COVID-19 forces the healthcare system to reprioritize patients and resources, providers delivering behavioral health services may be left with insufficient means to serve the population. Medicaid programs may observe increased demand for behavioral health services but may be ill-equipped to support beneficiaries.
Webinar: The Impact of Telehealth on the Future Care-Delivery Landscape
Join Avalere experts as they explore the future role of telehealth and how organizations can help shape and take advantage of its increased utilization.
Decline in Oncology and Immunology Treatment Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent Avalere analysis finds decreases in utilization of oncology and autoimmune treatments across all care settings since the onset of the health crisis.
Evolving COVID-19 Impacts on Health Insurance Enrollment
On May 13, Avalere experts discussed key issues and considerations for the healthcare industry as millions of Americans shift in and out of new sources of coverage due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Guide for Patients and Providers
As our healthcare industry rapidly evolves to address the COVID-19 pandemic, keep track of new resources and policies affecting patients and providers with the COVID-19 guide below.
COVID-19 Compass
COVID-19 continues to spread nationwide, and individuals with social risk factors and underlying chronic conditions are at highest risk for severe illness.
Manufacturers Must Navigate Evolving State Approaches to Medicaid Drug Benefit Management
As control of the Medicaid drug benefit continues to shift from managed care organizations to states, manufacturers should understand unique benefit dynamics in each state, particularly as Medicaid enrollment is likely to increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provider Impact of COVID-19 Recession and Coverage Trends
A potential recession due to job losses and business closings as a result of COVID-19 will cause shifts in the payer mix and, ultimately, revenue dynamics for physician practices.
COVID-19 Outbreak Exacerbates Impacts of Social Determinants of Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed several weaknesses in our country’s web of safety net programs. Although the virus may not discriminate, it may exacerbate existing health inequities driven by social determinants of health (SDOH).
Post-COVID-19 Considerations for the Commercial Health Coverage Market
Faced with a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, there are a number of important uncertainties that commercial insurers will need to consider when planning for the future
COVID-19 Relief Funding for Healthcare Providers
Avalere analysis of the distribution of provider relief funds indicates geographical concentration related to the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
10 Drivers Complicate the Medicaid Outlook Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
State Medicaid programs face a series of near- and long-term challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic due to enrollment growth and financial pressures. Stakeholders should evaluate key drivers shaping the state-by-state Medicaid outlook.
COVID-19 Will Impact Provider Performance Reporting and Value-Based Care
The impact of COVID-19 goes beyond the disease and produces additional strain on the healthcare system, including managing patients and meeting cost and quality drivers.
COVID-19 is Stressing a Fractured Mental Healthcare System in the US
Mental Health Awareness Month and the COVID-19 crisis intersect—and highlight challenges in the US mental health care system
Emergency State Licensing Flexibilities May Improve Provider Access
Recent regulatory changes have eased restrictions for providers delivering care across state lines during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, state and federal cooperation on extended licensure expansion would help address long-term provider access issues.
Webinar: Evolving COVID-19 Impacts on Health Insurance Enrollment
Avalere experts discussed the key issues and considerations for the healthcare industry as millions of Americans shift in and out of new sources of coverage.
Insights from the Influenza Vaccine Market for COVID-19 Vaccines
The evolution of the US influenza vaccine market offers insights into the potential barriers and opportunities for successful rollouts of novel COVID-19 vaccines.
Podcast: E9 – Get the Facts on COVID-19: Alternative Payment Model Impacts
Tune into the ninth episode of our podcast series, Get the Facts on COVID-19. In episode 9, Avalere experts from the Health Plans and Providers practice and the Center for Healthcare Transformation discuss the near- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on value-based contracting and Alternative Payment Models (APMs). The conversation focuses on Medicare programs, such as specialty Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and bundled payment models, and newer Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) programs.
What’s Next for Telehealth? HITECH May Offer Lessons
Major catastrophes, like natural disasters, global pandemics, and sudden economic downturns require rapid interventions to protect the American public from long-term health and financial damage. Because there is significant momentum and political will during and immediately following a catastrophe, promising innovations may be fast-tracked.
COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Global Drug Supply Chain
Although COVID-19 is introducing new challenges within the global pharmaceutical supply chain, the current situation also creates opportunities for stakeholders to evaluate drug security and implement risk-mitigation strategies around shortages and required stockpiles.
