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✔ With Risant Health’s recent acquisition of Geisinger Health System, the trend toward value-based care continues. As Risant has set its sights on acquiring additional community health systems in the coming years, it’s crucial for organizations to assess their readiness for potential impacts on their EHR and IT systems, as well as their staff. 💡 Transitioning legacy data, migrating to new systems, and preparing for upcoming IT projects demand expertise and careful planning. To avoid potential pitfalls such as a cumbersome implementation process or a strained workforce, it’s essential to ensure that your organization is equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources for those changes. 🔎 Explore e4health’s expert advice and ensure your health system is ready for the future of healthcare. https://lnkd.in/eAzcXdGi ---------------------------------------- #e4health #EmpoweringBetterHealth #kaiserpermanente #geisinger #healthIT #EHRtransitions 

A friend of mine who is a familiar value based collaborator and a frequent contributor to value based initiatives sent me a note today as he attends a conference with thousands of fellow attendees at the American College of Healthcare Executives. He mentions that there is no talk about CAA and little about VBC. While there may be little talk at this conference, I’ll tell you that I have hope as I personally receive calls from big health systems looking to compete in their respective regions against volume and fee for service dependent leviathans. Individual health systems suddenly have a HUGE opportunity to help employers to meet their fiduciary responsibilities under CAA with direct to employer initiatives that can effectively and efficiently de-risk employer populations. They can give employers superior access to care, predictable and warrantied cost and quality and, potentially, consumer friendly experiences by integrating digital health solutions and providing site of care optimization that favors consumers. In short, they can use their population health resources to be direct relevant to the SPECIFIC employer populations that need them most. I can’t think of a greater differentiator and potential disruptive force for every region. Offer fair costs with high quality and become relevant. Reading this piece today shows me that some systems are thinking about this opportunity seriously: “Stony Brook Medicine has taken big strategic steps for digital transformation and delivering value-based care. Leaders who are focused on innovation, improving quality and access while also understanding predictive analytics will thrive, Ms. Popwell said. She sees the most effective leaders being visionary thinkers, strong communicators and adept at collaboration and building trust.” Things are changing in healthcare. It’s time for legacy systems to pay attention and to onboard visionary leaders who can drive systematic change. That change is suddenly in demand. #valuebasedhealthcare #value #healthcare #hospitals #employeebenefits #healthcareleadership Christine Arnold John Rodis, MD Steve Schutzer, MD Lisa Trumble Chris Deacon Peter Hayes Patrick Long Ann M. Richardson, MBA Brian Klepper Al Lewis 🇺🇦 Michael Brouthers Mary Tracy Mock Kathy McKeon, R.N., M.P.H.CSM Raju Kattumenu Dave Chase, Health Rosetta-discovering archaeologist Scott Haas Doug Aldeen 🎙Spencer Smith, CSFS® Julie Selesnick Jamie Greenleaf AIF, CBFA, C(k)P Tim Denman Michelle Bowers Stuart Sutley Darren Fogarty Mike Baldzicki A. J. Loiacono Kristin Begley Scott Conard, MD Les Wilkinson John Bass Josh Spivak Justin Leader Elizabeth Mitchell

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👇🔥 𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: **BIG** industry news "Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health has closed its acquisition of Geisinger Health, notching the first step on its ambitious plan to form a multisystem, multiregional value-based care organization." "The acquisition has been approved by state and federal regulatory agencies and closed March 31." "Pennsylvania-based Geisinger, which runs 10 hospitals, was highlighted as an ideal inaugural partner for the budding value-based care platform due to the system’s experience running a roughly 600,000-member health plan." "Risant Health is a nonprofit subsidiary of Kaiser Permanente, though it operates separately from the system’s core model of a closed integrated care network." 👇 What the future looks like: "Risant has a big-picture goal of bringing multiple regional health systems under a single umbrella—'four to five' more over the same number of years—and tapping the expertise of each to build a technology-supported care platform that would improve outcomes and reduce patient costs." "Industry experts have theorized that the broad scale of Risant Health would serve as a bulwark against other large players like UnitedHealth Group, Amazon or Aetna CVS Health." "Prior financial filings have outlined a commitment from Kaiser Permanente of up to $5 billion, which would support Risant Health’s core capabilities, technologies, tools and future investments." 👇 The bottom line: This is a bold move and Kaiser has the financial capability to invest in ways that many other large systems don't. Another component of this is driving forward the value-based care model. Will this effort really make a difference in pushing forward VBC, which has been extremely slow to develop? I'm not sure about that, but this effort is something we should all be closely watching. #healthcare #healthsystems #hospitals #kaiser

Transforming Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (#CPHC): A Ground-Level Perspective In our journey to strengthen the public health system, the integration of 12 Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC) services across all Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) represents a monumental step toward equitable healthcare access. These services, ranging from maternal and child health to chronic disease management, #aim to ensure that every individual receives #quality_healthcare, right at their doorstep. The #vision behind CPHC is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward a healthier, more inclusive society. It's about empowering communities with the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthier lives. It’s about ensuring that healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right. The essence of this initiative lies in its commitment to the well-being of every citizen, regardless of their location or socio-economic status. #Ground_Challenges: However, the path to realizing this vision is laden with challenges. In rural areas, where the healthcare infrastructure is often sparse, HWCs face hurdles such as inadequate staffing, limited medical supplies, and poor connectivity. Health workers are often overburdened, and the lack of continuous training impedes their ability to deliver comprehensive care. Moreover, cultural barriers and misinformation can prevent communities from fully utilizing these services. #Innovative_Solutions: To overcome these challenges, innovation is key. Leveraging digital health tools like telemedicine can bridge the gap between remote communities and specialized care. Training programs that empower frontline health workers with skills in diagnostics, treatment, and patient education are crucial. Community engagement through health awareness campaigns can dismantle cultural barriers and build trust in the public health system. Collaborating with local NGOs and community leaders to foster ownership and participation in health initiatives can lead to sustainable outcomes. #Ground_Solutions: On the ground, the solution lies in a multi-stakeholder approach. Strengthening public-private partnerships can enhance resource availability and bring in expertise. Implementing mobile health units and digital health platforms can ensure services reach even the most remote areas. Continuous capacity building of healthcare providers and robust supply chain management can address the issues of quality and availability of services. Engaging with the community to create health champions can ensure that the health-seeking behavior becomes a norm, not an exception. As we push forward, it’s important to remember that every challenge is an opportunity for innovation. By staying committed to our goal of universal health coverage and by fostering a culture of collaboration, we can transform these challenges into powerful stories of social impact. #HealthcareForAll #CPHC #SocialImpact #InnovationInHealth #CommunityEmpowerment #PublicHealthReform

ANDHealth+ cohort company news: Touchstone Life Care will join Telstra Health’s Smart Marketplace – a single gateway of seamless integration for partners wishing to connect digitally with Telstra Health software and solutions. Touchstone Life Care’s platform reduces the risk of doctors prescribing end-of-life care that is not aligned with the patient’s wishes, or delayed or conflicted care where there is no clear direction, by providing a fully digital, cloud-based Advance Care Plan (ACP) management system for every state and territory across Australia. This partnership will mean Touchstone Life Care’s platform will be accessible as an integrated add-on available to residential facilities already using Telstra Health software and solutions. Touchstone Life Care CEO, Dr Merran Cooper, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Telstra Health and provide even greater access to digital Advance Care Plans in Australia. “We look forward to being part of Telstra Health’s connected care ecosystem and ensuring that Australians are receiving the right care, at the time they need it most.” Telstra Health Chief Health Officer and Enterprise Growth Executive, Dr Monica Trujillo, said: “As the leading provider of software to residential aged care facilities, we are thrilled that our customers can now enjoy the benefits of our seamless and secure data transfer processes. This ensures that accessing new technology, such as Touchstone’s Advance Care Plan platform, is as effortless as possible.” Read more: https://loom.ly/ERVgLvI

Dear Patients for Patient Safety US Champions, Strategic Partners and Friends, Reminder: The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has published a draft five-year Federal Health IT Strategic Plan for advancing the use of electronic health information and preventing its misuse. It is now available for review and Public Comment, and the timeline is short! Public Comments must be filed TODAY, May 28th before 11:59.59 PM ET. The draft Strategic Plan can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gmauHaVm. It addresses several issues important to our network, including patient safety, health equity, the privacy of personal health information, and AI. The draft plan was developed in collaboration with more than 25 federal organizations engaged in regulating, purchasing, developing, and using health IT to deliver care. How much patient input into the plan was solicited, if any, is unclear. So, this Public Comment opportunity is a way for us to be heard. Attached in both Word and PDF formats is a Public Comment developed by a PFPS US working group expressing support for many of the objectives and strategies outlined in the draft plan and offering feedback, suggestions for strengthening the plan, and requests for consideration by the ONC. Our requests involve paying greater attention to engaging patients and family caregivers in the continued development and implementation of the plan and implementation oversight and putting much greater emphasis on diagnostic safety, which is barely referenced. Comments can be submitted electronically here: https://lnkd.in/gvvivQXJ. As always, volume counts when federal government agencies seek Public Comment. We urge PFPS US Champions and organizational partners to file your own Public Comments. Please reference the comment below, copy it in whole or part into your Public Comment or adapt it, and share it further with your networks. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) #healthIT #digitalhealth #ehr #patientsafety #caregivers #patients #champions

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One of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare today is that physicians just need more vacation time. As someone deeply entrenched in the industry, I can tell you that the issue of physician burnout runs much deeper. It's about fixing a broken system, not just offering temporary respites. Imagine returning from a vacation, only to face all the underlying issues from before you left - it's like one day of ice cream between months of gruel. The core problem remains untouched. Administrators should not ask physicians to accept a flawed system that compromises patient care and community health. Without addressing systemic flaws, no amount of time off or relaxation can compensate for the inefficiencies plaguing healthcare. This is precisely why we started Independent Health Alliance (IHA): to address these systemic challenges head-on, and in doing so, revolutionize healthcare. Through data-driven insights and leveraging technology, we equip healthcare providers to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional care to patients. We don’t need more vacation time. At IHA, we are shifting the conversation from band-aid solutions to systemic change.