Journal of Clinical Pathways September, 2020
Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD—Column Editor Affiliation EVERSANA™, Berkeley Heights, NJ

The business model for health care in the United States is evolving from a volume-driven model to a consumer-centric, value-driven model. As such, there are new competencies required of hospitals and health systems to effectively manage a population’s health across the continuum of care. Many hospitals and health systems will need to partner with other organizations to gain the capabilities and efficiencies required to provide services under new care delivery and payment arrangements. This article discusses the why, what, and how of creating and implementing a population health project with partners.

As health systems begin to take on financial risk, achieving improved outcomes depends on how successfully that system can deliver “the right care for the right patient at the...

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Topics: Health System / Hospital, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Payment Models, Physician, Population Health Mgmt, Provider, Value Based
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