With the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, population health management is a priority at most healthcare practices. But while many providers agree that it’s crucial, most organizations have a hard time implementing strategic population health...
Most clinical outcomes are credited to the acute care setting, but patients, too, play a significant role in improving their health and wellness. This is especially true for chronic disease patients who desire to manage their conditions but may lack the resources or...
Social determinants of health are the conditions by which people live, work, and play, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. These environmental factors outside of the doctor’s office all play a significant role in an individual’s health and...
As health organizations respond to rising healthcare quality standards and costs, providers and payers are recognizing the importance of population health outreach as an opportunity to help segmented populations attain and keep healthy lifestyles. In order to improve...
Population health outreach allows healthcare providers and payers to proactively target specific groups of patients in order to help them live healthier lives. From educating populations on chronic diseases to reinforcing healthier lifestyle choices, population health...
Effective population health outreach can lower costs per service, reduce Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations, and generate better patient experiences, engagement, and outcomes. However, this requires a significant cultural shift from episodic care to...
