Archives for 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the U.S. back in March, it was nearly impossible to get tested unless you were really, really sick. Fast forward nine months, and thankfully testing is a lot more widespread: In most states, you can get tested when you have mild symptoms, or even as a precaution before getting on an airplane or seeing a friend. As a result, more and more … [Read more...] about How Many of Us Are Walking Around With Asymptomatic COVID Cases? Here’s What Doctors Think

The Commonwealth Institute and the Globe Magazine partnered to name the most noteworthy companies and nonprofits helmed by women. C3 President and CEO, Christina Severin, is ranked as one of the top 3 women driving the Massachusetts economy. View Full List … [Read more...] about The 2020 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts

Kayla Hui, MPH Key Takeaways – Testing, treatment, and recovery for COVID-19 patients vary widely across the U.S. – The pandemic laid bare existing disparities in health care access and treatment. – While treatment regimens are underway for FDA approval, the best protection against COVID-19 include social distancing, wearing a mask, and quarantining at home. On October 2, about seven months … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Care In America: 2 Patients Share Their Experiences

Boston Sunday GlobeIn the 1950s, Perry Como planted an idea into the heads of millions that “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” But 64 years after his melodic declaration that “If you want to be happy in a million ways/For the holidays you can’t beat home sweet home,” the singer’s cheery perspective is sounding downright dated—and reckless.This year, the nation’s top infectious … [Read more...] about In a Pandemic Season ‘Home for the Holidays’ Feels Out of Tune

The Race to Value Podcast Listen to the Podcast There are over 1,300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in our country providing a healthcare lifeline for more than 28 million Americans living in underserved areas of the country. The vast majority of these are living with significant health concerns and are extremely vulnerable to economic fluctuations. Community Care Cooperative, C3, … [Read more...] about Podcast: Bridging the Digital Divide and Advancing Health Equity, with Christina Severin

C3 CEO Christina Severin said she remains optimistic about the continuing transition away from the traditional fee-for-service environment to a more value-based system.A few years ago, Massachusetts renewed its Medicaid Section 1115 waiver and transformed MassHealth…Written by:   Jack O’Brien Read the full article: … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Masshealth ACO that saved $12.2 Million