CareAllies

08/31/2026

Over the past 20 years, deaths due to overdoses have continued to increase, especially those involving opioids.

There are several harm reduction policies, programs, and practices in place today to help combat overdoses, including drug utilization reviews on the part of health plans to help mitigate opioid overuse. These include Drug Management Programs, retrospective Part D Opioid Drug Utilization Reviews and safety edits. CMS has codified these policies for Medicare beneficiaries too.

Today, International Overdose Awareness Day, helps us remember those who have died as a result of overdose and reinforces the importance of doing what we can to help prevent them.

08/20/2026

With just over four months left in the year, have you considered outreach to patients you have not yet seen in 2026 for their annual wellness visit (AWV)?

AWVs offer a great opportunity for you to strengthen relationships with your patients, create personalized care plans, and identify any potential care gaps or health issues that can be addressed now to set them up for a healthier 2027.

Prioritizing AWVs and preventive care leads to happier, healthier patients, which boosts loyalty and keeps them more engaged in their care.

08/12/2026

Pill burden associated with polypharmacy costs the health care system billions. It can lead to nonadherence, high out-of-pocket costs, reduced quality of life, increased risk of hospitalization, and prescribing cascades that can further compound pill burden.

By applying the evidence-based strategies outlined below, you can reduce pill burden, enhance adherence, and minimize the risk of medication-related complications.

08/03/2026

National Immunization Awareness Month is observed every August and highlights the importance of routine vaccinations.

Immunizations are particularly important for seniors, who are much more susceptible to infections, hospitalizations, and complications from preventable diseases like pneumonia, flu, and shingles.

Preventive immunizations can improve patient outcomes while supporting quality performance and cost management, two key goals of value-based care.

As you see patients this month, take an extra moment to review vaccination status to ensure everyone is up to date and fully protected.

07/28/2026

Medication adherence is one of the main ways primary care physicians can help patients improve their health and well-being. But it's not easy - up to 50% of patients fail to take long-term medications as prescribed.

A personal outreach call from your office can make a meaningful difference. In one CareAllies medication adherence initiative, patients who received an intervention were 20 times more likely to fill a late prescription and three times more likely to be adherent by the end of the year: https://bit.ly/45raOyb

07/22/2026

Today is World Brain Day, which aims to raise awareness about neurological disorders and equitable access to treatment.

More than 3.4 billion people currently live with a neurological disease, yet millions don't get proper care due to cost, limited access, lack of trained specialists, and long wait times.

Primary care providers are central to managing brain health in patients--facilitating memory screenings, mitigating risk factors, and coordinating referrals to specialists. Through your involvement and advocacy, PCPs play a crucial role in raising awareness, increasing access, and improving outcomes.

07/01/2026

Diabetic retinopathy affects one in three people with diabetes worldwide. Left untreated, it can lead to irreversible vision loss.

July is Healthy Vision Month--a perfect opportunity to prioritize eye health with your patient population, especially those with diabetes. Eye exams for patients with diabetes is a Medicare Stars measure, and some health plans even incentivize their members to get this screening done as well.

To close this gap in your practice, refer patients with diabetes to an ophthalmologist or optometrist for a dilated or retinal exam. Be sure to refer to eye specialists who appropriately code the visit, document/code the presence or absence of the condition, and provide you with a written report.

Working together, you can ensure your patients' eyes and vision are protected from this devastating complication of diabetes.

06/17/2026

New data reveal that 64% of physician practices are now owned by corporate entities, and 82% of doctors are employed by them. With stats like these, it would be easy to think we are nearing the end of private practice as we know it.

However, certain circumstances are leading many physicians to reevaluate the benefits of independence. In our latest blog, CareAllies Regional Vice President of Provider Engagement, Kathy Geletei, shares some of the top factors driving physicians back to private practice.

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More than 80% of medical practices are now owned by corporate entities—but that doesn’t mean private practice is dead. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. CareAllies shares what factors are steering many physicians back into private practice.

06/09/2026

On average, men die six years earlier than women, often from preventable causes. Closing this lifespan gap starts with education, connection, and shared advocacy.

When men have access to the right information, proper health care, and support from partners and loved ones, preventive care happens earlier, diseases are caught faster, and outcomes significantly improve.

This is the theme for Men's Health Month this year--and it's a good reminder that longer, healthier lives are built together through stronger awareness and engagement.

06/03/2026

Thanks to CareAllies' Susan Harriger for presenting at last week's American Physician Groups (APG) spring conference In San Diego.

During the Case Studies in Excellence learning expo, attendees were given the opportunity to visit any or all of the 10 stations to listen to poster presentations and join small group discussions about each topic.

We are always thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase clinical programs that yield significant results and engage with attendees to answer questions, exchange best practices, and hear what others are accomplishing in their organizations.