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11 Tips for Traveling With MS

Traveling can be both an exhilarating and stressful experience. Planning the logistics alone can take a lot of energy and forethought. When you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), being away from home presents its own challenges. To help you get ready for your next trip, here are some simple and inexpensive travel tips geared specifically toward helping those of us living with MS.
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Multiple Sclerosis: Dealing With People Who Don’t Get MS

“You don’t GET MS, until you get MS.”
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you might have heard that saying at least once before. It’s one of the first things I remember hearing people say after I was diagnosed. I didn’t understand the simple significance of the phrase then, but almost 15 years later, I finally do. So how do you deal with people who just don’t GET MS?
Here are my top suggestions that focus on preserving your own sense of calm.

“You don’t GET MS, until you get MS.”

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Increasing Access to Primary Care for MA Members

Access to care is vital to healthy living and critically important to address health disparities and improve health outcomes. We are excited to share findings from a new study with Harvard University in which patients of senior-focused primary care (SFPC) clinics had 17% more visits with their primary care doctor than patients of other primary care organizations. The impact of SFPC was more significant for Black and low-income patients who received 39% and 21% more primary care visits.

Learn more as Dr. Kate Goodrich, Humana’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses the significance of the study and what it means for the patients we serve, the providers we support and the healthcare system overall at https://huma.na/4f1TOl8.

#ValueBasedCare #SeniorPrimaryCare #HealthcareResearch
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On the Forefront of Healthcare Research and Value-Based Care

Congratulations to the Humana Healthcare Research (HHR) team who earned top honors with platinum, silver, and bronze ribbon awards and a spot at the podium at the 2024 American Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP Nexus conference.

Awarded studies focused on an outcomes-based rebate program for treatment of prostate cancer; health-related social needs and quality measurements among dual-eligible MA beneficiaries; social risk factors on treatment patterns among MA members with multiple myeloma; and impact of maximum out-of-pocket spending on high-cost treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Read more about the important work of our HHR team at https://huma.na/48lZtAb.

#ManagedCare #ManagedPharmacy #Research #HealthcareResearch #HealthEquity
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The Atlantic Article Post

The value-based care model (VBC) is transforming the way we deliver healthcare. VBC enables a collaborative team-based approach, offering patients time with a dedicated group of clinicians focused on addressing all facets of health.

For one CenterWell patient, the support of an entire team was life changing. By working together, they gained a holistic understanding of the patient's needs—from the most critical health issues to transportation and housing.

Read more about it in our article with The Atlantic, and discover how we're making a difference in senior care: https://huma.na/3D1vX7B

#ValueBasedCare #CenterWell
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Axios Article

As we age, our healthcare needs evolve. Yet, for many seniors nationwide, navigating the system remains a complex journey. They want a healthcare option that simplifies the process and deepens their relationships with their providers—and, of course, improves their chances of achieving better health.

That's where CenterWell comes in. CenterWell, a Humana company, offers senior primary care with shorter wait times, more one-on-one time with doctors, and a dedicated care team that takes the time to listen. The result? A care model that’s proven to improve health outcomes and increase patient satisfaction.

Learn more about CenterWell's impact on senior-focused healthcare now: https://huma.na/3Uv6R6V
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VBC Study

Helping to improve health equity for everyone is a key part of what drives us. That includes looking at how improving business models may affect patients.

A new study by Humana Healthcare Research showed that value-based payment models—where the cost of care is based on things like health outcomes and patient satisfaction—were associated with less race disparity in emergency department visits for Black patients who received primary care from a value-based doctor. While more research is needed to determine exactly how this type of care contributes to the differences, the findings may suggest a path to more equitable care for everyone.

Read the full study, “Race Disparities in Emergency Department Utilization: Analyzing the Role of Value-Based Payment among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries,” at https://lnkd.in/g3_GNaxx.

Explore more around the Humana Healthcare Research site and research library at research.humana.com
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Sickle Cell Disease Study

​May is Older Americans Month—an ideal time to highlight our commitment to understanding the needs of our most vulnerable Medicare Advantage members.

In a recent study, Humana Healthcare Research and the Health Equity and Social Impact teams examined characteristics of older adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder that primarily affects people of African descent.

Read about their findings, including how it may impact future research and more personalized preventive care for adults who are living longer with SCD: https://huma.na/49PDb91.
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Politico Article

By 2034, the U.S. Census Bureau projects older Americans will outnumber the country’s children for the first time in history. Today's senior care is already complex. In the next decade, we’re going to need a more practical, comprehensive model of care.

That’s why Humana is transforming senior care with innovative approaches like Medicare Advantage and value-based care—a model that provides patient-centered, outcome-based care to lower costs and help our members live their healthiest lives.

Humana Medicare Advantage patients with value-based care providers saw 30 percent fewer hospital admissions compared to those enrolled in traditional Medicare.

Read more about how Humana is leading the way in senior care in Politico: https://huma.na/3zPrHX0
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Medication Adherence Star Ratings Measures, Health Care Resource Utilization, and Cost

Following medication schedules as prescribed can have an impact on more than just health—it can affect healthcare use and costs, too.

A recent Humana Healthcare Research study found that inconsistencies in medication adherence were associated with increased likelihood of healthcare resource utilization, such as emergency room visits and inpatient stays, and increased costs for patients taking medications to treat diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

Get a more in-depth look at medication adherence and the overall impact in our recent study: https://huma.na/3NqCbzC

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Mr. Coleman's Story

What do today’s seniors need most from their doctors? Time, understanding, and coordinated care. That’s where CenterWell's value-based care model comes in. In a value-based model, doctors are focused on achieving the best health outcomes for their patients, rather than being incentivized by the volume of patients they can see in a single day.

For 73-year-old Michael Coleman, his experience with CenterWell Senior Primary Care has been a game changer. There aren’t long wait times, rushed doctor’s visits or health care staff that don't follow through. Instead, he’s able to get the support and level of care that he needs and has a deeper connection to his community too.

“Another thing I like about CenterWell [is that] it’s not just for patients. It’s for the neighborhood," says Coleman.

Learn more about our integrated approach to care at http://ms.spr.ly/6042WruKn.
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Mr. Coleman's Story

Our approach to providing quality care, tailored to the needs of the seniors is evident in CenterWell Senior Primary Care, a subsidiary of Humana. CenterWell centers are dedicated to caring for their patients, Humana's Medicare Advantage members, and their communities. We are proud to support holistic health needs for people like 73-year-old Mr. Coleman, who attends bi-weekly exercise classes at our Grove Park center in Atlanta.

#ValueBasedCare #MedicareAdvantage #SeniorPrimaryCare
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Joaquin's Story

Helping people overcome their challenges—that's just what we do. For Joaquin, a 75-year-old Humana member living with end-stage kidney disease, that meant finding the help he needed to get to his life-saving dialysis appointments.

After a hospital stay left Joaquin too weak to walk on his own, he didn't know how he was going to get up and down the stairs to his apartment or get to his treatment center. That's when Humana connected Joaquin with an in-network ambulance service that helped him get to his dialysis appointments.*

Because Joaquin got the dialysis he needed, he hasn't had to go back to the hospital, and he's been able to regain his strength. Today, he's able to walk again and leaves his apartment whenever he wants.**

#HumanaMemberStory #RealPeopleRealStories

*Plans and benefits vary and may not be available in all locations. Certain plans and benefits are only available to eligible members with qualifying conditions.

**Your results may vary. It may not be typical to improve health conditions by taking the actions Joaquin did.
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Tom's Story

Tom, a 74-year-old Humana member, has used specialized medication for years to treat a chronic condition. Before, he got his medication through an employer-recommended specialty pharmacy since his prescription wasn’t available at his local pharmacy.

When Tom retired, he knew his pharmacy would have to change, and he fully expected to have to keep paying a similar amount for his medicine every month—on a retirement income.

That's when a resource specialist at CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy® stepped in to help.

Read about how CenterWell was able to meet Tom's need—and save him money—at https://huma.na/3MoQBja

#HumanaMemberStories #RealPeopleRealStories
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Daniel's Story

Sometimes, all it takes is one healthy action to inspire another. Take Daniel, for example.

When Daniel, a Humana Medicare Advantage member, realized he'd hit 30 years as a smoker, he knew he needed to make a big lifestyle change to be the healthiest he could be. He tried several times to quit by himself, but nothing stuck. Could help from his health insurance actually be the way he'd finally break the habit?*

Find out how Daniel was able to quit for good by reading his story at https://huma.na/47APiaF.
#HumanaMemberStories #RealPeopleRealStories

*Humana Wellness Coaching is an interactive telephonic program for Medicare participants who elect to participate, for wellness improvement, including weight management, nutrition, exercise, back care, blood pressure management and blood sugar management.

Wellness Coaching may not be available with all plans. Check your Summary of Benefits for coverage details.
Your results may vary. It may not be typical to improve health conditions by taking the actions Daniel did. Consult your doctor before beginning any new diet or exercise regimen.