Monthly Spotlight | April 2024

Welcome to the April issue of the Monthly Spotlight from Scene Health. Check out this month’s updates, including what’s happening at Scene, relevant medication adherence news, and upcoming events we’ll be participating in.

Interested in learning more about how Scene’s comprehensive medication adherence solution can help your organization??Speak with our team →

SPECIAL EVENT

From Fragmentation to Integration: Leveraging Linkage to Care & Public Health Strategies to Bridge the Gaps in Medicaid

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We're partnering with Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) to explore how Medicaid can overcome a fragmented member experience and bridge care gaps by reaching underserved communities, leveraging Linkage to Care. Our Co-Founder and CEO, Sebastian Seiguer, will moderate, and panelists include:

• Rachel Bauch, Director of Virtual Health Strategy and Partnerships, UnitedHealthcare
• Dr. Bob Bollinger, Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Dr. Christine Burrows, Vice Chair, Clinical Ambulatory Ops and Population Health, University of Cincinnati??
• Dr. Ryan Van Ramhorst, Chief Medical Director for Medicaid/CHIP Services, Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Mikal Sutton, Managing Director, Medicaid Policy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

SCENE NEWS

Behind the Curtain with Mike Rapach, President and CEO of CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland (CHPMD)

Our Co-Founder and CEO, Sebastian Seiguer, sat down with Mike Rapach for a compelling conversation on the importance of medication adherence, the evolution of the Medicare and Medicaid landscape, the value of our partnership, and more!

Watch the full interview →

Closing Time Podcast: Founder Pitches Video-Based Solution for Medication Adherence

In this episode of the Closing Time podcast, Sebastian Seiguer introduces Scene's innovative use of video technology to drive medication adherence, particularly among underserved populations. He shares how we support patients, leading to better outcomes and significant cost savings for payers.

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Outcomes Rocket Podcast: Personalized Support for Medication Adherence

In this podcast episode, Sebastian discusses the untapped potential of medication adherence as a daily opportunity for patient engagement and improved chronic condition management.?

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Feasibility of an Asynchronous Video Directly Observed Therapy Review Service

A poster presented at the 2024 National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) conference demonstrates that delegating the review of video Directly Observed Therapy (video DOT) to Scene is a promising service model for supplementing Local Health Department (LHD) resources.?

View the poster →

2024 NTCA Scene Health Observer

Every year, when the annual NTCA conference comes around, we feel like we have a whole newspaper’s worth of updates to share. So, we created one! Starting in 2023, we’ve produced the Scene Health Observer to share with our current and future public health partners at the conference.

Read the 2024 Scene Health Observer →

MEDICATION ADHERENCE NEWS

• According to CNN, three of the biggest makers of asthma inhalers pledged to cap out-of-pocket costs for some US patients at $35, but for daily inhalers used by younger kids with asthma. High-cost inhalers lead to poor refill rates and nonadherence, which leads to increased exacerbations and emergency room visits.
• One in six U.S. adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reported cost-related medication nonadherence (CRN), according to a newly published study in BMC Public Health. CRN was highest among low-income women under 65?years of age without health insurance and with a multimorbidity.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We're attending the following events this summer. If you'll be attending, let us know! We'd love to connect with you.

Mississippi Association of Health Plans Annual Conference

June 2 - 4 | Point Clear, AL

We look forward to meeting health plans and other organizations in Mississippi's health benefits community.

Michigan Association of Health Plans Annual Conference

July 9-12 | Acme, MI

We are excited to attend our second MIAHP conference and meet health plans committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, equitable, and accessible health care for the people of Michigan.