Business of Primary Care

First impressions have always gotten a lot of attention, but pushing back on that idea, Jo Anne Preston suggests that what happens after that first impression (aka unconscious bias) might need more focus. Let’s explore how we can create a safe space for patients and family members to overcome that initial judgment and set the tone for patient care and employee engagement. #patientcare #primarycare #healthcare

Are you caught up on season 2 of the Business of Primary Care podcast? This season we took a comprehensive look at the world of Value-Based Care with hosts Katila Farley, RN, CMOM and Jonathan Hart, MD MBA. Tune in to season 2 here: https://lnkd.in/eTenn9_y #valuebasedcare #podcast #healthcare #primarycare

Understanding patient financial responsibility is crucial in healthcare revenue management. As out-of-pocket expenses rise, providers face challenges in collecting payments, impacting financial stability and quality of care. Julie Mobley sheds light on this issue, emphasizing proactive strategies for providers to navigate the complexities and ensure patient-centric approaches. Read more on this topic in her article below. #HealthcareFinance #PatientCentricity #QualityCare

On season 2 episode 13 of the podcast, our guests and industry leaders share their insights on building the best infrastructure to positively impact experience of patients, physicians, providers, and staff, including fostering long-term relationships, utilizing telehealth services, community engagement, and leveraging technology for more efficient patient care. Click the link below to listen in to the conversation. https://lnkd.in/ejFt5KkS #infrastructure #patientcare #physicians #healthcare

At the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, experts shared their "magic wand" changes for the future of primary care. Highlights included improving access to care, addressing social drivers of health (SDOH), building patient-provider relationships, reducing EHR time, and integrating care ecosystems. The consensus? Shift the focus from profits to outcomes, leveraging technology and community resources for better health and well-being - that's the wish for a viable future for primary care. Read more insights from Dr. Jon Hart at the link below. #ReimaginingPrimaryCare #ValueBasedCare #PatientCare #HealthcareTech

In part one of our series breaking down the impact of social drivers on patient outcomes, we reinforce the importance of identifying, assessing, and addressing social risks that affect patient well-being. Tune in to SDOH Part 1 here: https://lnkd.in/e4WJ-Z6f #sdoh #patientoutcomes #patientcare #healthcare #podcast

The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) = the Swiss Army Knife of Value-Based Care. AWVs not only generate higher revenue but also align physician incentives with VBC goals. They are a crucial tool for patient attribution, proper coding, and improving outcomes. Read part 3 of our VBC Drivers series here: #valuebasedcare #vbcdrivers #primarycare #annualwellnessvisit

In season 2 episode 4 of the podcast, we continued the conversation around technology in value-based care. From looking at how telemedicine addresses the physician shortage to how it improves access to care, our experts shine a light on how technology helps improve patient outcomes.?? Tune in at the link below. #healthcarepodcast #valuebasedcare #primarycare #telemedicine

“(The) misalignment of incentives is one of the greatest challenges in the delivery of VBC and why the outcomes often fall short despite the efforts of the PCPs.” As mentioned in our VBC Drivers article series, one area of this misalignment is in Specialty Networks used by PCPs to provide consultative services for their patients. Andrea Hurteau of Winston Healthcare Advisors takes a deeper look at Specialty Networks in this addition to the BoPC article library. She lays out some practical steps in building a high-value network and addresses common concerns, including the alignment of incentives. #PCPs #SpecialtyNetworks #ValueBasedCare #PrimaryCare

On season 2, episode 8 of the podcast, we dug deeper into the corollary of payer contracting - physician compensation. These two vehicles need to align on your VBC journey, or you’ll likely end up in a ditch. Tune in to this episode here: https://lnkd.in/exJPYU5E #PhysicianCompensation #PrimaryCare #Podcast #ValueBasedCare