Population health tools: How lab data can help manage hepatitis C

Hepatitis C (Hep C or HCV) is a significant public health concern in the United States, with an estimated 2.4 million people living with the virus. Approximately 80% of people with hepatitis C have no symptoms and can live for years without knowing they have it. For the remaining 20%, symptoms can include poor appetite, nausea, vomiting and fever. As a result, there is no independent indication for a provider to order hepatitis C testing. Using Labcorp's population health tool, Insight Analytics, providers can generate a list of patients missing confirmatory testing. Providers can then contact individual patients to arrange a confirmatory test and follow-up care. 

How lab data can inform health equity care models: FAQ with Labcorp and CHESS Health Solutions

Robert Schmidt, MD, PhD, MBA, medical director for health systems and head of population analytics at Labcorp, and Melissa Pollock, MDiv, CHC, director of ACO compliance and regulatory affairs for CHESS Health Solutions, answer common questions around health equity, ACO REACH, strategies and interventions, as well as discuss how a diagnostics partner such as Labcorp can help ACOs make an impact.

How health screening events are helping to overcome barriers to health equity

On a bright February morning, Dr. Fabian Sandoval, MD, stepped into a Labcorp mobile health clinic parked outside the El Salvadoran Consulate in Washington, D.C. Recording a short video on his smartphone, the Colombian doctor highlighted the features of the unit and sent out a broadcast message in Spanish for people to come learn more about their health.

Lab partnership reduces gaps in care and improves quality performance

A little more than 20 years ago, care delivery in California started to change. Large-scale independent physician associations (IPAs)—such as the subject of this case study—began taking on full-risk commercial contracts. These contracts, similar to more recent Medicare and ACO programs, were meant to improve patient care and reduce overall costs in a densely populated state. Since 2005, one large, California-based IPA has partnered with Labcorp to conduct yearly fecal occult blood test (FOBT) gap closure programs with a proven return track record of 30-40%. The success of this program is a result of the IPA care coordination team leveraging Labcorp’s data to identify patients with screening gaps and coordinate distribution of FIT testing home kits for patient collection. This made it easier for patients to fulfill screening, particularly in underserved populations.

Labcorp partners with community program to improve access to education

When a growing community organization in Newark, New Jersey, saw the opportunity to aid underserved students in attaining college readiness, they partnered with Labcorp to bring the idea to life. The program resulting from this partnership has helped an underserved school set more students on the path toward careers in healthcare.

Family impacted by medical debt finds support from Labcorp partnership with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

Healthcare-related debt is an all-too-common barrier to equitable healthcare—one that the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) strives to break. Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded 30,000 grants valued at $62.2 million to children and their families across the U.S. for medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a family’s commercial health insurance.

Labcorp partners with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to support health equity efforts for families in need.

Debt associated with complex disease states is a common barrier to equitable healthcare—one that disproportionately impacts families based on several factors, including socioeconomic status, demographic characteristics and even family size.1 Since 2007, the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) has awarded 30,000 grants valued at $62.2 million to children and their families across the U.S. for medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a family’s commercial health insurance.

Family planning platform launches Black maternal health program to advance racial health equity

In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause compared to white women.1 Specifically, Black women are more likely to experience pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth2—complications that can present health issues for not just the mother, but also the baby.

Advancing the health of underserved populations: How a lab can support community health initiatives

To learn more, watch the NAACOS webinar, featuring Linda Fraunhofer, Director of Population Health Initiatives at Labcorp.

Enhancing the gaps in care program experience with patient-centered design

Multiple agencies and organizations measure patient experience as a part of annual reporting and incentive opportunities (i.e., STARS, HCAHPS, NCQA, HEDIS®). When planning gaps in care programs, health plans and clinicians alike may use patient experience as a tool toward more effective interaction, communication and strategy in order to positively impact patients and ultimately, population health outcomes.