Population health focuses on managing the overall health of a defined population while taking on accountability for the outcomes and cost associated with the health care services for that population.
Population health management (PHM) combines data analytics, technology, and engagement tactics to deliver targeted health care services in support of population health efforts.
PHM is the foundational capability that is enabling the transition from fee-for-service to alternate payment arrangements. In this evolving alternate payment landscape, where health systems are expected to take on the responsibilities for pre-defined populations, having an effective PHM capability is going to be critical to maintaining profitability.
This new model of providing care requires health systems to understand who is the population that they are caring for, identify who is most at risk and then engage them through the appropriate channels to provide the educations and services necessary to improve health outcomes.
For example, a hospital with a population health goal to increase vaccination rates must properly identify, target, and connect with a non-vaccinated population. With the help of an HCRM, healthcare organizations identify vulnerable populations, find those most likely to not have received vaccinations, and develop personalized outreach to specific patients.
Here’s how healthcare organizations can leverage the HCRM’s capabilities, including real-time data, technology, and 360-degree patient views to more effectively implement population health management.
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