In a candid and forward-looking conversation, Cesar Herrera, Co-Founder and CEO of Yuvo Health and David Gross of Sachs Policy Group address the implications of cuts to Medicaid for community health centers (CHCs) and answer questions from community health leaders. They lay out what we know now regarding potential cuts and discuss opportunities for CHCs—to adapt and collaborate to secure a stronger future.
David draws on his experience as a CHC leader, suggesting CHCs explore internal opportunities by streamlining systems and processes, while also looking externally for ways to collaborate to reduce costs while maintaining high quality care. David also stresses the importance of maximizing available revenue streams, like Medicare Advantage, to position CHCs for greater sustainability and success into the future.
Cesar doubles down on the importance of collaboration and suggests CHCs look beyond traditional sources of funding to new models, like value-based care, that open up a wider pool of funds.
Key points you’ll hear in the video:
- Collaborate with other CHCs: working together strengthens bargaining power, improves care quality, and helps manage costs.
- Maximize funding from programs like Medicare Advantage: Medicare Advantage and managed care programs offer opportunities for additional revenue.
- Create operational efficiencies: improving internal processes can free up resources and support sustainability.
- Diversify revenue streams: relying on traditional fee-for-service models and federal grants leave CHCs lacking stability. Value-based care can offer a more sustainable path forward.
Hear the full discussion and Q&A in the video:
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In a candid and forward-looking conversation, Cesar Herrera, Co-Founder and CEO of Yuvo Health and David Gross of Sachs Policy Group address the implications of cuts to Medicaid for community health centers (CHCs) and answer questions from community health leaders. They lay out what we know now regarding potential cuts and discuss opportunities for CHCs—to adapt and collaborate to secure a stronger future.
David draws on his experience as a CHC leader, suggesting CHCs explore internal opportunities by streamlining systems and processes, while also looking externally for ways to collaborate to reduce costs while maintaining high quality care. David also stresses the importance of maximizing available revenue streams, like Medicare Advantage, to position CHCs for greater sustainability and success into the future.
Cesar doubles down on the importance of collaboration and suggests CHCs look beyond traditional sources of funding to new models, like value-based care, that open up a wider pool of funds.
Key points you’ll hear in the video:
- Collaborate with other CHCs: working together strengthens bargaining power, improves care quality, and helps manage costs.
- Maximize funding from programs like Medicare Advantage: Medicare Advantage and managed care programs offer opportunities for additional revenue.
- Create operational efficiencies: improving internal processes can free up resources and support sustainability.
- Diversify revenue streams: relying on traditional fee-for-service models and federal grants leave CHCs lacking stability. Value-based care can offer a more sustainable path forward.
Hear the full discussion and Q&A in the video:\