Health IT Analytics January 11, 2024
Editorial Staff

Value-based purchasing may have a negative impact on health equity for some Medicare beneficiaries, and Amazon is introducing a new healthcare capability.

Value-based care efforts have aimed for health equity, but one Health Affairs study found evidence that some value-based purchasing efforts may maintain care disparities for Black Medicare beneficiaries.

Additionally, Amazon announced it will add a new capability to its repertoire of healthcare capabilities. On top of its existing virtual care, pharmaceutical, telehealth, in-home, and preventive care offerings, the company’s Health Condition Programs will allow patients to access digital health benefits for chronic diseases.

Meanwhile, the OCHIN Epic Electronic Health Record Network has received nine community health organizations into its ranks. The network aims to improve access to care...

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