{"podcast":{"title":"Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast","slug":"value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","podcast_index_feed_id":3987193,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/vbca/","website_url":"https://www.vbcapodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bcf22388-437e-4105-a6a3-f925ec9e1e24/13451713-1622880631414-c3fc485e7ec91.jpg","author":"Carenodes","episode_count":25,"summary":"The VBCA Podcast is a solution-focused platform dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare through value-based care (VBC) models. Our mission is to break down complex healthcare topics into accessible, actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, engaged consumers, and anyone passionate about meaningful change in healthcare. By challenging the healthcare industrial complex, we provide tools, strategies, and expert perspectives that empower our listeners to navigate and accelerate the shift toward better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient experiences. Each episode delivers thought-provoking discussions and practical advice from industry experts, spotlighting innovative approaches to healthcare reform and highlighting voices that are often overlooked in traditional dialogues. Whether you're a healthcare executive, provider, payer, policy influencer, entrepreneur, or informed patient, we aim to inspire new ideas and support you in driving transformation in the healthcare space. Powered by Carenodes.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T00:17:09.210155+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193"},"episode":{"title":"How to Win in Medicare Advantage 2026","slug":"how-to-win-in-medicare-advantage-2026","published_at":"2025-08-31T23:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/how-to-win-in-medicare-advantage-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","url":"https://vbcapod.com/episode/how-to-win-in-medicare-advantage-2026","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50aa6fd1-6c31-4d4e-9d42-c89bfda8765f.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to the Value-Based Care Advisory podcast! In this episode, host Alex Yarijanian delves into the significant updates and strategies for 2026 in the Medicare Advantage space. He covers essential news and policy changes, including a 5% increase in Medicare payment rates, the scaling back of supplemental benefits, and the permanence of telehealth for behavioral health. Alex also discusses updates to the Medicare physician fee schedule, redesigned enrollment forms, new health risk assessment requirements, and the transition to a new risk adjustment model. Learn how these changes will impact care delivery, compliance, and strategy, and discover what it takes to thrive in this evolving landscape. Tune in and prepare for the Medicare Advantage showdown of 2026! 00:00 Welcome to the Value-Based Care Advisory Podcast 00:15 2026 Medicare Advantage Showdown Overview 01:24 Key Policy Updates for 2026 03:11 Telehealth and Virtual Care Innovations 04:39 Enrollment and Form Updates 06:12 Risk Adjustment and Star Ratings 08:52 Strategic Focus Areas for 2026 14:44 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Takeaways: The 2026 Medicare Advantage payments are set to increase by approximately 5%, contributing an excess of $25 billion to the plans. Significant changes have been initiated regarding supplemental benefits, particularly affecting non-medical services like transportation and meals. Telehealth services for behavioral health will become a permanent fixture, with no geographic restrictions imposed from 2026 onward. New billing codes will be introduced for digital therapeutics and remote monitoring, enhancing the infrastructure for virtual care delivery. The upcoming risk adjustment model will utilize the full 2024 CMS HCC risk model, significantly impacting financial strategies for…","meta_description":"Welcome back to the Value-Based Care Advisory podcast! In this episode, host Alex Yarijanian delves into the significant updates and strategies for 2026 i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":976,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/episodes/how-to-win-in-medicare-advantage-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/how-to-win-in-medicare-advantage-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}