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July 31, 2025

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Prepare for the next phase of VBC

CMS is ending two of its value-based primary care models earlier than planned. Find out what you can do and how to plan for the next phase of value-based care (VBC). Then, get in touch with Optum Advisory to map out your organization's financials and design a VBC strategy that drives sustainable growth and profitability for your organization.

Plan | CMS is ending two primary care models early. Here's what to do next
Attend | Oct. 15-16 roundtable in Washington, DC: How to deliver the next era of VBC
Innovate | How Ochsner Health grounded its VBC success in a culture of innovation
Predict | VBC in 2025: What's now and what's next
Review | All our VBC research — in one place

What's next? Invite an Advisory Board expert to give an interactive presentation or workshop on one of our three VBC topics.

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Want to slow cognitive decline? Make these lifestyle changes.

A combination of lifestyle changes, including exercise, a nutritious diet, socializing, and brain training, can improve cognitive performance in people at risk for dementia, according to a recent study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference and published in JAMA.

July 31, 2025

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Hospitals overlook almost half of patient harm events

According to a new report from HHS' Office of Inspector General, hospitals are overlooking almost half of Medicare patient harm events, many of which are not investigated or reported to the government as they should be. To prevent and reduce the number of patient harm events, Advisory Board's Isis Monteiro and Mahaya Walker emphasize the importance of taking a system-wide approach to care variation reduction.

July 31, 2025

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'Ozempic teeth': The latest side effect of GLP-1 drugs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue surging in popularity, a quieter side effect is drawing concern among healthcare providers: changes in oral health. Writing for MedPage Today, Jennifer Henderson examines emerging reports of "Ozempic teeth" and what specialists say may be driving this phenomenon.

July 31, 2025

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Around the nation: Medicare Part D premiums to increase next year

Premiums for Medicare Part D plans are expected to increase next year due to growing costs, regulatory changes, and subsidy program cuts, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Kentucky, and Maryland.

July 31, 2025

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