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Prenatal Compliance: Solving SDOH Needs Builds Trust with Moms
Lauren Barca, MHA, RN, BSN, VP of Quality of 86Borders shares here views in HIT Consultant on why health plans must address SDOH and use personal engagement to improve prenatal care.
Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86Borders featured on Talking the Walk Podcast
Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86Borders featured on Talking the Walk Podcast
Our Promise: A Word From CEO, Dan McDonald
Dan McDonald, co-founder and CEO, offers insights into the significance of our promise, highlighting 86Borders’ commitment to upholding its promise across all endeavors.
CMS Rebrands HEI to EHO4all: Breaking Down the Benefits for Health Plans Part Two
Part Two of this blog series delves deeper into how health plans can successfully maintain or elevate their CMS Star Ratings while ensuring compliance with the CMS renamed ruling.
Medicare Advantage in 2025: How to Handle CMS Changes, High Utilization, and SDOH Shifts
Medicare Advantage plans are under mounting pressure to deliver both quality care and measurable performance amid rising member utilization and sweeping changes to Star Ratings. Lauren Barca shares her insights on adaptability, stability, and financial success during a year of rapid change in this new HIMSS TV interview.
CMS Rebrands HEI to EHO4all: Breaking Down the Benefits for Health Plans Part One
Explore how the updated CMS Health Equity Index, now called EHO4all, helps health plans close care gaps and deliver excellent health outcomes. Learn how experts from 86Borders turn this policy shift into real, measurable impact.
Five Stars Traps to Avoid in 2025: Insights from our Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Bonnette kicked off a video series with Slice of Healthcare to help health plan leaders rethink their approach to CMS Star Ratings. In Part 1 of this recap, we break down his top takeaways from the first two conversations.
From 86 to Access: Transformative Care Conversations with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth
Healthcare access isn’t just about technology – it’s about human connection. Dan McDonald recaps the latest episode of Creating A New Healthcare where he and Lauren Barca discuss the intersect of technology and empathy.
CMS 2024 Final Rule: Recap Health Payer Specialist Article to Achieve Success Under Health Equity
Lauren Barca shares valuable steps to take now in her recent Health Payer Specialist article about CMS’s Health Equity Index.
2025 Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum
March 25-27, 2025
AHIP 2025
June 17-19, 2025
RISE Star Ratings Master Class
December 16-18, 2025