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Healthcare IT Today: What’s Shaping Value-Based Care in 2026

Author : Strive Health

In several recent articles published in Healthcare IT Today, our leaders continue to zero in on three priorities that support our Mission of redefining care and elevating life for the people we serve:

1. Focusing care around one complex disease — like kidney disease — that influences other chronic conditions creates clearer pathways to better outcomes than trying to manage everything separately. Read the full article.

      2. The promise of generative and agentic AI depends on a robust data strategy first. Real-time ADT and lab data (e.g., creatinine, eGFR, kidney function markers) enable earlier outreach, more precise interventions and smarter, proactive care. Read the full article.

      3. Slowing CKD progression in patients with metabolic and cardiovascular disease requires nephrology, cardiology and primary care teams to align around shared value-based goals. Read the full article.

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      Matthew Kerr,

      RD, LD

      Manager, Dietetics

      "Food for your kidneys shouldn't feel like a punishment. I build a nutrition plan around your lifestyle and help you make small changes that stick, not strict rules that don't fit. I'm here with ongoing encouragement, so you don't have to navigate your health journey alone."

      Lyndsey Edwards,

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      Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      "Navigating health challenges and mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a supportive space to discuss your concerns, understand your care options, and access essential resources so you can make meaningful progress toward your goals and improving your quality of life."

      Rhonda Washington,

      MSN, CRNP

      Nurse Practitioner

      "You'll always have someone in your corner who knows your full story. I adjust your medications, order labs and coordinate your care across nephrologists, primary care providers and your wider team to catch problems early. When it's time to weigh treatment options, I walk you through each one, so you choose what's right for you." 

      Maya

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      How Strive Helped
      Maya's Strive Health team helped her understand her new diagnoses by sharing Spanish-language resources and building a plan for what comes next. She even met with a Strive dietitian who created a personalized nutrition plan. Maya now feels confident and in control of her health. 
       
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      James

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      James’ Strive nurse practitioner helped him coordinate home delivery for his medications, so he never misses a refill. Together they built a simple, realistic plan that connected James to a cardiologist and kept his whole care team informed and on track. 

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      Patricia

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      Betsy Gonzales,

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      RN Care Manager

      "There is always something we can do. I know that firsthand as a former dialysis patient. Together we set clear goals for your blood pressure, hydration and diet. I treat every small win like a big one. I'm not just your clinician. I'm an ally who understands the journey."