
Physicians Groups Cautious About Medicare’s “Primary Care First” Payment Model
On April 22, 2019, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the new proposal of Primary Care First (PCF) reimbursement models. The program...

Our Best 4: More Relevant In 2020 Than Ever
As we move into the new year, and a new decade, we are reflecting on our most powerful stories in 2019.

On-Site Care Centers Make For Happier, Healthier Employees & Reduced Costs
Happy, healthy employees play an integral role in creating and sustaining a productive, robust workplace.

Why Providers Love Working At Vera
Providers are an integral part of the healthcare revolution at Vera. They also love working at our care centers. This is important, because they have a big...

Ryan Schmid’s Healthcare Vision For The Next Decade
While most organizations are planning how they’ll usher in the new decade, Vera CEO Ryan Schmid is setting his sights on where healthcare, and the member...

What Is Value-Based Healthcare?
The days of healthcare as simply treating symptoms are waning. Members and payers are demanding more, opening the door for value-based care.

The Difference Between Care Coordination, Managed Care, and Concierge Medicine
The face of healthcare in America has undergone a major transformation in recent years. With each iteration of care, the goal has been to do more for less. The...

Behavioral Health In Modern Healthcare
While 20% of the U.S. population is impacted by behavioral health issues, very few seek treatment. This is in large part due to the lack of insurance coverage...

How The Member Experience Impacts Payer Market Share
A positive member experience is vital for payers looking to increase their market share. It will enhance new member acquisition and increase current member...

Learn To Manage Stress: Q&A With Marcie Hamrick, MD
Stress is something everyone deals with. Stress can come from our jobs, our homes, our personal relationships, even our health. At times, it can feel...

How Your Care Model Reveals (Or Hides) Social Determinants
A person’s health is the product of a complex equation that relates our family health history, personal lifestyle choices, and social and environmental factors.

Vera Is Still The Only Primary Care Provider Validated By The Validation Institute
Last year, Vera was thrilled to announce that it had become the first provider in the country to earn a Certificate of Validation by the Validation Institute...