The average American experiences a single healthy birthday after turning 65. The gap between healthspan and lifespan is increasingly in focus at the policy level, with CMS unveiling several prevention-focused programs — ACCESS, MAHA ELEVATE — and refining the Star Ratings program to put a greater focus on lifestyle-based behavior change, resulting in increased emphasis on HEDIS®- and HOS-derived measures that promote functional health. Quality improvement leaders stand to gain significantly from effectively navigating this transformative moment. More than 70% of seniors suffer from a chronic condition that can be managed or mitigated through a lifestyle factor, including physical activity, stress management, or improved nutrition, and members who experience improved self-reported health outcomes are more likely to report high satisfaction with their plans.

In this session with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin and leaders from Kaiser Permanente and Bold, you’ll learn about the ways in which providers and payers are effectively engaging seniors in evidence-based prevention programs, overcoming digital adoption barriers, and driving cost-effective outcomes. You’ll hear from experienced practitioners with on-the-ground experience about methods to help seniors start and sustain healthy behaviors as well as ways to incorporate lifestyle-based prevention into provider-engagement strategies and individual care plans.

Key Takeaways:

• Prevention programs can effectively run themselves when run on evidence-based lifestyle modifications that create daily engagement.
• Integrating lifestyle-based programs into provider workflows is a key unlock to maximizing HEDIS and quality impacts.
• Inclusive language that breaks down barriers to engagement can help members start healthy routines