SameSky Health

Under the Same Sky: Our monthly conversation with healthcare industry leaders about health equity and improving access to care. Today, our host Abner Mason speaks with Tracy Watts, senior partner and a US leader for healthcare policy at Mercer.?

REMINDER: Our Under the Same Sky discussions series will now broadcast live on LinkedIn via the GroundGame Health page. Be sure to follow GGH to future program announcements: https://bit.ly/480Eva2 This month, host Abner Mason — chief strategy and transformation officer for GroundGame Health — welcomes June Simmons to the program. June is president and CEO of Partners in Care Foundation. They will discuss her journey to patient-centered care and her current work as a health equity leader. Join us and participate LIVE on LinkedIn, Thursday, October 30 at 12:00 PM Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, on the GroundGame Health company page. Or, listen anytime after the program through your favorite podcast app.

As we entering the fourth quarter of 2024, be on the lookout for news and events as the SameSky Health team continues to unify under the GroundGame Health name, and with the GroundGame Health team. You won’t want to miss what’s to come! Just visit the GGH company page, and click the Follow button. We’ll see you there! https://bit.ly/3TyxG9s

Are you attending HLTH later this month in Las Vegas? If so, be sure and join Abner Mason, our chief strategy and transformation officer, as he moderates the panel discussion, "Payer Insights: Future of Care for Dually Eligible Enrollees." It happens during the event on Sunday, October 20. Abner and the panelists will discuss caring for dually eligible Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, who often have complex needs, and remain a significant challenge for payers. For more information: https://bit.ly/3U1ZYtr

People have always been at the very center of who we are, what we care about, and what we do. That made becoming part of the GroundGame Health family — as we announced earlier this year — a natural progression. Throughout the rest of this year, we’ll be further unifying under the GroundGame Health name, so give us a follow here on LinkedIn to stay on top of all the happenings as we work tirelessly to solve the health-related social needs of health plan members across the country. Just go to the GGH company page, and click Follow. https://bit.ly/4eK9FVp

Why are high-acuity members important? According to a recent report from PwC’s Health Research Institute, medical cost growth is expected to rise to its highest level in 13 years. One significant factor is the increased utilization of inpatient and outpatient services due to deferred care since the pandemic. These staggering numbers underscore the urgent need for innovative approaches to solve unmet social needs. Join GroundGame Health for an insightful webinar that explores the profound impact of addressing these needs. In this free webinar, we'll cover targeting high-acuity members, building and utilizing local community connections, and advancing health equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on how to transform the lives of the members you serve, one person at a time. For more information, and to register for this free webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/4eFWa8Q

Susan Rawlings Molina, our co-founder and CEO, was interviewed 7wireVentures' Perspectives blog. Read more about how and why Susan co-founded GroundGame Health, and why she's so passionate about the work that our team does each day. https://bit.ly/3N6lSYx

Closing gaps in care for health plan members with health-related social needs presents unique challenges, and addressing those needs requires both innovation and collaboration. Listen as Abner Mason, our chief strategy and transformation officer, discusses how our solutions enable everyone involved to do what they do best.

Did you know that up to 80% of health outcomes are driven by health-related social needs (HRSNs)? Join GroundGame Health for an insightful webinar that explores the profound impact of addressing these needs, especially for individuals with high-acuity health conditions. In this free webinar, we'll cover targeting high-acuity members, building and utilizing local community connections, and advancing health equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on how to transform the lives of the members you serve, one person at a time. For more information, and to register for this free webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/47xR3p6

While SameSky Health is now part of GroundGame Health, one thing that’s not changing is our commitment to addressing health-related social needs and advancing health equity. What is changing is that we’re moving to unify under the GroundGame Health name, so now’s a perfect time to follow us here in LinkedIn, and stay in-touch as we continue to align our innovative solutions. Visit the GGH company page, and click the Follow button now. https://bit.ly/4e4CnAl