178. Challenges and Opportunities in Caring for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries

The ACO Show

In this episode, Sean Cavanaugh and Josh Israel discuss the complexities of caring for patients who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. They are joined first by Melanie Bella, whose prior roles include former Director of Indiana Medicaid, Director of the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office and EVP at Cityblock, and are then joined by Aledade’s Mohamed Arif, and Lahila Pitts. They explore the unique challenges these patients face, including fragmented care and high social needs. They also highlight how value-based care and data-driven solutions are improving outcomes for this underserved group. Tune in for insights into better care coordination for dual-eligible beneficiaries.