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For older adults, a shrinking social network is far more than an emotional challenge; it’s a hidden health risk that directly drives up acute care utilization and total cost of care. For risk-bearing organizations, failing to identify and measure social isolation creates significant blind spots in risk adjustment, quality…

During an in-home health assessment, one of the simple but important screenings a Matrix Medical Network clinician may perform is a uACR test. This quick, non-invasive urine test can detect early signs of kidney damage before any symptoms appear. If you or a loved one have risk factors…

Part 2 in a series on whole-person care and well-executed CHAs Most patients have options when it comes to health assessments. They can visit a primary care physician, complete a telehealth or telephonic screening, or receive an in-home health visit. A well-executed Comprehensive Health Assessment (CHA) is the…

As tens of thousands of seniors transition into Medicare daily, risk-bearing organizations face unprecedented pressure on care delivery networks and operational capacity. Managing this surge requires moving beyond traditional clinical settings to meet members where they feel most comfortable. By deploying board-certified clinicians directly into the home, you…

For years, the healthcare industry has largely viewed social factors like isolation and loneliness as secondary lifestyle factors: subjective experiences that exist outside the core physiological health of a patient. However, as the industry shifts toward value-based care, it’s becoming clear that these social determinants…

The home is perhaps the most reliable clinical setting we have. Unlike the environment of a hospital or the pace of an outpatient clinic, the home reveals the subtle realities of a patient’s daily life. It is here where the intersection of physical health and mental wellness becomes most…

The clinical stability of risk-bearing organizations is increasingly tied to how effectively they manage geriatric fall risk. As the United States population ages, the incidence of falls among adults aged 65 and older has escalated into a public health crisis. Every year, more than…

The pursuit of health equity in the United States is undergoing a fundamental shift, moving away from a traditional biomedical model and toward a holistic biopsychosocial approach. This evolution recognizes that health is not just the absence of disease but a product of complex social, economic and environmental systems…

While the rush of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) ended in December, the most critical window for the newest members is closing right now. We are currently in the final stretch of the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which runs through March 31. For…

Part 1 in a series on whole-person CHAs In today’s risk environment, a home-based Comprehensive Health Assessment (CHA) is often the most meaningful clinical touchpoint a health plan has with its most complex members. For some, it is the only clinical interaction they will have all year. The…

Nutrition is more than a lifestyle choice; for high-risk members, it is a clinical prerequisite for successful chronic disease management. While many risk-bearing organizations acknowledge the impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), food insecurity often remains a “hidden” barrier that traditional office-based screenings fail…

The Medicaid landscape is undergoing its most significant structural transformation since the expansion era of the last decade. As the fiscal protections of the pandemic era recede, health plans and state agencies are confronting a convergence of federal funding shifts, changing member demographics and a more rigorous regulatory environment.