Tag Archives: Population Health Management
Study finds that 23 percent of diabetes treatment cost is avoidable
It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people can be expected to develop the disease in their lifetime. The majority of diabetes patients were found to experience at least one potentially avoidable complication, with a cost averaging $1,043 per year for patients with private insurance and $1,869 for those with Medicaid. The authors believe the results illustrate the value of using analytics on patient data, supporting the objectives of population health initiatives to identify opportunities for improving treatment while lowering cost.
Hospital execs: ACA, population health will be game changers in next three years
C-suite leaders say innovative care delivery, post-acute care networks key areas of focus
Milestones On The Path To Population Health
Owning a Health Plan is Not Enough
http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/health-plans/owning-health-plan-not-enough
Unless senior leaders encourage a culture of cooperation, provider-owned health plans will have a relationship with the provider network that is just as acrimonious as that of any outside payer, says SelectHealth’s CEO.
Are innovative payment models working?
Healthcare Providers’ Analytics Needs Remain Ahead of Vendor Capabilities
Chilmark Research’s latest report finds that the pace of development of analytics solutions has yet to match the pace set by rapidly changing payment models.
Day One Notes – JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco
Emerging role: How a CHIO harnesses data for population health
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/emerging-role-how-chio-harnesses-data-health
HENRY KOTULA 