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Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year ahead from all of us at CareAllies!

CareAllies is proud to announce that our Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program has received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)! This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of our pharmacy team and their commitment to developing the next generation of pharmacy leaders. The program provides pharmacy graduates with specialized training in areas like formulary management, quality improvement, medication therapy management, and health care leadership—equipping them with the tools needed to excel in the evolving health care landscape. This milestone reinforces our focus on advancing health care outcomes and fostering the development of future pharmacy leaders in the vital field of managed care. #ASHPAccreditation #CareAllies #FuturePharmacyLeaders

Generative AI has the potential to significantly reduce the administrative burdens that contribute to provider burnout, as highlighted by Dr. Joe Nicholson, Chief Medical Officer at CareAllies. While traditional AI excels at pattern recognition, generative AI can create original content to streamline tasks. For these tools to be effective, they must mature and involve physician leadership in their adoption. By focusing on these aspects, generative AI can help alleviate burnout and empower health care providers. Read more in Dr. Nicholson's latest blog: https://bit.ly/3NIIWwI #GenerativeAI #ProviderBurnout #HealthcareInnovation #CareAllies

This Thanksgiving, CareAllies extends heartfelt gratitude to all of our dedicated colleagues. Your commitment to supporting physicians, clinicians, and #healthcare administrators is truly inspiring. It is through your hard work and passion that we continue to make meaningful strides in improving health care for patients, families, and the practices that serve them. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re excited to share that Renaissance Physicians, an independent physician association managed by CareAllies in the Greater Houston area, earned Elite status in the 2024 America's Physician Groups Standards of Excellence program! Achieving Elite status reflects exceptional capabilities in advanced primary care, population health management, transparency in quality and costs and comprehensive approaches to social determinants of health. This prestigious recognition places Renaissance Physicians among the nation’s highest-performing organizations delivering patient-centered, cost-effective, and accountable care. To learn more, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gC6ugDSu

At CareAllies, we partner with health care providers to address social determinants of health—factors like food insecurity and housing instability—that affect patients’ ability to live healthier lives. This Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we’re raising awareness about the 37 million people at risk of hunger and over 500,000 experiencing homelessness. These challenges aren’t just statistics; they’re daily realities that impact health outcomes and community well-being. Visit HHweek.org to learn how you can join the effort to support those in need and help create stronger, healthier communities for everyone.

Earlier this week, America's Physician Groups (APG) Fall Conference attendees heard from Dr. William Torkildsen, MD, chairman of Valley Organized Physicians (VOP), and Susan Harriger, CareAllies clinical program manager of social drivers of health, transitions care, and diabetes education about their innovative program addressing social determinants of health. Together, they showcased how leveraging clinical and claims data has led to significant improvements in medication adherence, decreased hospitalizations, and reduced medical costs. This collaborative effort illustrates the impact physician-led practices can have when they view SDOH as opportunities for proactive intervention rather than barriers to care. The 2024 Case Studies digital publication with full narratives of each case study are available at https://lnkd.in/eanfiUv6 Thank you to everyone who joined us in this important conversation! #CareAllies #APG2024 #SDOH

This November, CareAllies joins the American Diabetes Association in raising awareness about the impact #diabetes has on the health of millions of Americans. At CareAllies we see the positive effects of regular preventive screenings, A1C monitoring, and medication adherence through the physicians we work with. Our dedicated Diabetes Team collaborates with our physician practice clients to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that make a real difference for patients and their families. Special recognition goes to Olga Oviedo, Oliva Olivarez and Rhea Ortiz for their unwavering commitment to diabetes care. #DiabetesAwareness #PreventionMatters #CareAllies

We are headed to the America's Physician Groups (APG) Fall Conference in Washington, DC this week! Stop by booth #303 to connect with our team and explore strategies for navigating today’s evolving health care landscape. #APG2024 #CareAllies

With unusually high temperatures still affecting parts of the U.S., those most at risk - including the aging population - face serious risks including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Dr. Judith Aniekwena of Renaissance Physicians emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding peak sun hours, and using air conditioning to stay safe. At #CareAllies, we’re committed to supporting seniors and their caregivers in managing heat-related risks and keeping health a top priority. #SeniorHealth #HeatSafety #PreventiveCare