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Today CMS announced the proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model: go.cms.gov/iota. The mandatory model is designed to support better outcomes for people living with #kidneydisease by incentivizing an increased number of – and more #equitable access to – #kidneytransplants. The model would also promote care coordination and patient-centeredness in the kidney transplant process. The model is part of a wider effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Organ Transplant Affinity Group, a collaboration involving CMS and the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase equity in organ transplantation, improve accountability for organ transplants in the U.S., and increase the availability and use of donated organs: go.cms.gov/otag.

The deadline for virtual registration for the 2024 CMS Health Equity Conference is quickly approaching! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about health equity challenges and how to address them. Now’s the perfect time to secure your spot for virtual attendance – register while space is still available: https://go.cms.gov/3wo8ASz #HealthEquityCon24

The Primary Care Collaborative is thrilled to recognize Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Meena Seshamani and Liz F. as April's Primary Care Champions. Learn how these two leaders are helping implement changes that advance the promise of primary care.

Delve into our latest report for insights into health care disparities. The 2024 Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage by Race, Ethnicity, and Sex Report offers a comprehensive overview of clinical care quality and experiences for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage. Check it out here: https://go.cms.gov/3yiXezy #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #HealthData

The Primary Care Collaborative is thrilled to recognize Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Meena Seshamani and Liz F. as April's Primary Care Champions. Learn how these two leaders are helping implement changes that advance the promise of primary care.

Though Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders make up more than 7% of the United States population, up to 12% do not have health insurance. Learn more about how health care disparities affect these communities during AANHPI Heritage Month: https://go.cms.gov/3QtFwjg #AANHPI #HealthData #HealthEquity

Are you curious about the role #primarycare will have in CMS’ new States Advancing All Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model? Join our team of experts on May 9 from 1-2P ET as they discuss this topic during our Spotlight on the Role of Primary Care in AHEAD webinar: go.cms.gov/pc-ahead-wbnr. For more information about the AHEAD Model, visit the model webpage: go.cms.gov/ahead.

Since 2005, CMS’s Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) has awarded more than 50 grants to help address health disparities. CMS will award up to 5 grants this year, totaling up to $250K each. Apply for this year’s funding opportunity for your chance to receive funding and join the ranks of past #MRGP awardees whose research has been widely cited in the health equity space: https://go.cms.gov/3UdBNYc #HealthEquity #Research #FundingOpportunity

Are you a researcher at a minority-serving institution investigating health disparities in underserved populations? #HealthEquity researchers at minority-serving institutions can apply by June for the MRGP funding opportunity to receive up to $255K toward their research. Find grant writing resources on our webpage, such as the grants.gov “How to Apply for Grants” tips: https://lnkd.in/eiYMsy3b #MRGP

Did you know people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have greater risk of developing other chronic conditions like diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer? During Autism Acceptance Month, take time to learn more about the prevalence of ASD and explore resources to share with those you serve. Our data snapshot can help: https://go.cms.gov/3WcoBVZ #AutismAcceptanceMonth #ASD #HealthEquity