Behavioral health drives outcomes across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial contracts. When conditions go unaddressed, costs rise and quality falls. Here’s what makes integration work in real-world practice.
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News & Events
Check out what’s happening with CHESS and the industry as more health care systems make the move to value. CHESS is committed to keeping our clients and colleagues up to date on the latest news in the new world of value-based health care.
Value-based Care in 2026: Key Trends Health Care Leaders Should be Planning for Now
The shift from volume to value continues to reshape healthcare, and 2026 promises to accelerate changes that savvy leaders are already preparing for.
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Medicare AWVs in 2026: Turning Prevention into Performance
Explore the latest CMS updates to the AWV, including what changed, what stayed the same, and how providers can maximize impact.
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The LEAD Model: CMS’s New Approach to Accountable Care
Designed to remove barriers for small, independent, and rural practices, CMS’s new LEAD Model aims to expand participation and improve care delivery over the next decade.
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Medicare’s New GLP-1 Pricing Initiative Signals a Shift in Coverage
A new federal initiative aims to lower GLP-1 medication costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Learn what it means for coverage, pricing, and the future of obesity care.
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DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities for Controlled Substance Prescribing Into 2026
The DEA has signaled a fourth extension of telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances, pushing the deadline into 2026. This move preserves uninterrupted patient access while giving clinicians, pharmacists and health system leaders more time to prepare for the agency’s forthcoming long-term rules.
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