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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) is advancing transparency in prescription drug rebates through new reporting requirements for insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Starting March 1, 2025, PBMs and insurers must submit detailed rebate data from pharmaceutical manufacturers, enabling NHID to track savings and their impact on policyholder costs. Similarly, the National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) implemented the NCP Data Layout, which includes a section on the Pharmacy Rebate (PR) File. This tool captures key rebate details—such as the National Drug Code (NDC), manufacturer, and total rebate amounts—standardizing data for clearer analysis of healthcare spending and drug affordability. Together, these efforts support accountability and fairer pricing for residents. For more information, check out the NHID website: https://lnkd.in/e_3kf_bf Learn more about the NCP Data Layout: https://lnkd.in/erdTcTPZ

We're looking for smart, collaborative individuals with a passion for helping states use data to make healthcare work better for people - higher quality, more affordable, more equitable. Sound like you? Check out our current openings! https://lnkd.in/ghY8qjvs

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Freedman HealthCare LLC developed this blog post for Health Affairs Forefront, highlighting key lessons from state initiatives focused on increasing primary care investment. Research consistently shows that states prioritizing primary care see significant improvements in care quality, reduced reliance on hospital services, and enhanced patient experiences. But stakeholders often want proof of cost savings, which can be more elusive. This blog post discusses common factors emerging across states and the role each plays in achieving success. #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInvestment #HealthPolicy #QualityCare #ValueBasedCare https://lnkd.in/eP7GUqFT

The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) ) has launched its first-ever behavioral health dashboard. This interactive tool tracks the performance of behavioral health care in Massachusetts, covering mental health and substance use disorder services. Focusing on five key areas—Access, Finance, Utilization, Quality, and Equity—it offers critical insights, sets a baseline for future comparisons, and highlights both progress and gaps in care. The Freedman HealthCare LLC team is proud to support CHIA in their collection of behavioral health spending data. Explore the interactive dashboard, and feel free to reach out if you have questions! https://lnkd.in/eWm2AeBp #BehavioralHealth #HealthData #Massachusetts

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to focus on leading our growing portfolio of health data projects with the Rhode Island Data Ecosystem, a one-of-a-kind, vital data asset. This remote role requires expertise in leading cross-functional teams, experience in bringing a vision to reality, and expertise in using health data to support state initiatives. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we encourage you to apply! #HealthData #OpenRole #LeadershipOpportunity https://lnkd.in/e_TtvThw

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝 States are facing an unprecedented rise in the rates of behavioral health conditions; officials are increasingly interested in identifying ways to improve access to high-quality behavioral health care and promote appropriate levels of spending to support these services. Join Milbank Memorial Fund's webinar with Freedman HealthCare LLC on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, from 1-2 pm ET. FHC’s Vinayak Sinha, MPH, and Mary Jo Condon will introduce a new methodology for measuring behavioral health spending with insights from several state officials! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eWaJcgnG #BehavioralHealth #HealthcarePolicy #MilbankMemorialFund #HealthcareWebinar 

Help us welcome Ena Backus, our new Senior Consultant!

Several members of the Freedman HealthCare team will be attending the NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy conference next week in Nashville! We’re thrilled to join hundreds of state leaders from across the country as #NASHPCONF24 brings attention to the most pressing issues in health policy. Our team is eager to engage in discussions on innovative solutions for lowering prescription drug and hospital costs, improving Medicaid, strengthening health insurance marketplaces, and addressing behavioral health. We look forward to connecting with peers, sharing our insights, and contributing to the future of healthcare. We hope to see you there! #HealthPolicy #MedicaidReform #BehavioralHealth #NASHP2024 #HealthcareSolutions 

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬  The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has released a new report that highlights significant disparities in patient experiences across racial and ethnic groups. This report draws on Commercial Patient Experience Survey results, provided by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP). The interactive dashboard offers a detailed analysis at various levels, including statewide, parent-provider, medical group, and practice site, providing valuable insights into healthcare performance across the Commonwealth. #HealthcareQuality #PatientExperience #MassachusettsHealth #CHIA For more details, visit CHIA Report: https://lnkd.in/dVK8_Z2z

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 Freedman HealthCare has collaborated with several states to develop a comprehensive methodology for more standardized measurement and tracking of behavioral health utilization and spending. This Milbank Memorial Fund brief, developed by Vinayak Sinha, MPH, Emma Rourke, CSM, CSPO, and Mary Jo Condon, details how the methodology offers better comparability of behavioral health spend across states, improved regulatory compliance, more focused budgetary allocations, and more effective spending targets. Measuring service utilization and expenditures by service category enables states to better evaluate the impact of preventive programs in addressing patients’ conditions earlier, reducing the need for higher-intensity care. The approach simplifies data collection, aligns methodologies, and supports state decision-making and intentional investments, ultimately enhancing access to quality behavioral health care nationwide. #Behavioralhealth #Healthcarepolicy #Healthcarespending #Policyreform #Mentalhealthawareness Explore the insights from Freedman HealthCare's new report here: https://lnkd.in/gHezHyyx