Innovation At The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services: A Vision For The Next 10 Years
"Excerpt: As incoming leaders at CMS under a new administration, we have taken stock of lessons learned from the first ten years of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s operation and begun to chart a path for the next ten years of value-based care. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center). The Innovation Center aims to create a more value-based system that reduces spending while preserving
Wellness, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health
"Cigna's wellness programs and behavioral health services can help your employees thrive." "We connect body and mind to help lower costs and drive better health outcomes. Cigna's focus is on helping organizations address whole-person health, including wellness and the mental health issues impacting employees and their families. Our integrated solutions and programs help provide the right level of support across the health spectrum. Our approach leverages data and analytics to
Don’t Stop, Modify! How to Adjust Activities as You Age
"We’ve all seen messages about aging— maybe more often negative than positive—for most of our lives. But research shows that negative attitudes towards aging can have an adverse affect1 on your health including brain function, physical ability and recovery from illness. On the flip side, having a positive outlook on getting older is a good thing. Engaging in daily activities can help people find meaning and age successfully.2 So how do you develop a positive attitude towards
Can You Color Away Your Stress?
"True or false: Coloring can help reduce stress and may be just as good as meditation. True! A study1 published in Journal of the American Art Therapy Association shows that coloring complex prints like mandalas or plaids can help reduce anxiety. There are a variety of coloring activities available for adults that include these types of prints." "Combat the winter blues with adult coloring It’s a normal thing for many people to experience the “winter blues.” It stays darker o
As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing
Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the covid-19 pandemic. After two years of mostly staying at home and avoiding people, his patience is frayed and his distress is growing. “There’s a terrible fear that I’ll never get back my normal life,” Coffino told me, describing feelings he tries to
