HealthScape Advisors Selected as a Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)
The healthcare consulting firm was recently nominated and approved by the association's membership to receive Preferred Vendor status.
CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthScape Advisors, a management consulting firm dedicated to the healthcare industry, recently announced the organization has achieved Preferred Vendor status with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). ACAP is a national trade association representing not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans that cover more than 20 million lives and nearly half of all individuals enrolled in Medicaid. HealthScape is now part of an exclusive group of vendors nominated by at least one ACAP member plan and approved by all ACAP plans, as well as the association's Board, to become a Preferred Vendor.
The ACAP Preferred Vendor program allows member plans access to vendors endorsed by their peers for successfully addressing the complex challenges facing safety net plans. HealthScape's extensive government programs experience spanning Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA market contributed greatly to its selection into the program. Over the past three years, HealthScape has supported 50+ health plans with engagements to enter, expand and enhance their presence in these markets. Some notable services offered by HealthScape to ACAP member plans to assist with operational support, compliance, and improved data processes include:
- Market Entry Evaluation and Support
- Accelerated Growth and Expansion Strategies
- Operating Model Design and Execution
- Care Model Design
Through consulting services, ACAP members also have access to technology and analytics solutions delivered by HealthScape's affiliate, Pareto Intelligence, including:
- Risk Documentation Improvement and Compliance
- Data Integrity
- Provider Engagement
- Compliance Evaluation
- Advisory
"Being endorsed by a client partner for this program is a testament to our understanding of and ability to navigate market complexities for safety net plans," said Michelle Werr, Principal with HealthScape. "We recognize these plans are facing increasing regulation given CMS's emphasis on program integrity, while also pursuing strategies to expand local market share and manage costs. We look forward to supporting ACAP by sharing our expertise and providing access to our robust suite of analytics solutions."
"We're pleased to welcome HealthScape as an ACAP Preferred Vendor," said ACAP CEO Margaret A. Murray. "Preferred Vendors are nominated by one Safety Net Health Plan and approved by all. We're excited to learn how our member plans can benefit from their expertise and resources."
About ACAP
The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) represents 62 Safety Net Health Plans, which provide health coverage to more than 21 million people in 29 states. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other health programs. For more information, visit www.communityplans.net.
About HealthScape Advisors
HealthScape Advisors is a privately held management consulting firm dedicated to serving clients within the healthcare industry. We provide consulting services to commercial and government health plans, specialty health organizations, health systems and providers, and healthcare investors, helping them to grow, improve performance, and transform their businesses. To learn more, visit our website at www.healthscape.com.
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