MHQP CEO on the urgent need for better primary care

Minority patients continue to face unequal care: longer wait times, higher misdiagnosis rates, and worse outcomes overall. Doctors can change that. By addressing bias, improving communication, and building trust, healthcare providers can close the gap and deliver fair, effective care for every patient. Read how physicians can recognize implicit bias, strengthen cultural competency, and take concrete steps toward equitable healthcare. #HealthcareEquity #MedicalMalpractice #PhysicianLeadership #CulturalCompetence #IndigoInsurance https://lnkd.in/gaQnQJCJ

The time for value-based care (VBC) might finally be at hand, according to the chief physician executive of the American Hospital Association. Speaking at last month’s HLTH USA conference in Las Vegas, Chris DeRienzo, MD, MPP, said momentum for VBC is growing. “I see it all over the place in hospitals I visit, large and small around the country,” he told Chief Healthcare Executive. “This need to serve our communities is a really deep and passionate driver of everything that we do in hospitals and health systems. So, I honestly could not be more optimistic about what we see through the windshield here in the years ahead.”   DeRienzo acknowledged that the long-promised shift to VBC has been slow and halting and still faces challenges, including a shortage of primary care physicians.   Read more of what DeRienzo had to say: https://bit.ly/43OwW5a

Across the Caribbean, healthcare has always been rooted in trust, relationships, and community care. But as clinics work tirelessly to deliver quality care, many still face challenges with fragmented systems, paper-based records, and limited data visibility. In our latest blog, we explore how a robust clinic management system can help Caribbean clinics move from laborious administration to truly connected, patient-centered care. Read the full blog to see how clinics can bridge the care gap and create the patient experience of the future. https://lnkd.in/gBCi5Zzc #DigitalHealth #CaribbeanHealthcare #ClinicManagement #PatientExperience #HealthcareInnovation #Medinous

How do ACOs standardize care while improving outcomes? Bridges Health Partners unified four health systems under one coordinated care model using ThoroughCare's digital care coordination platform. With tools for care planning, assessments, and analytics, Bridges improved clinical workflows, addressed SDOH, and enhanced patient engagement-reducing redundancy and improving outcomes. One patient cut A1C from 8.1% to 6.4% with guided interventions. Check out this case study to learn more. #ThoroughCare #BridgesHealthPartners #ValueBasedCare #ACO

Balancing patient care and cost efficiency has never been more challenging for healthcare supply chains. Today, leading Health Systems are finding relief by rethinking their non-acute strategies—separating them from traditional acute care approaches. Discover how breaking common misconceptions is unlocking time and cost savings that elevate patient care across the nation. https://lnkd.in/excsmVY7

The systemic reasons affecting GP access ‘Smaller practices have been shown to increase patient outcomes and satisfaction. It is likely that this is due to greater knowledge of individual patients, continuity being key, but even low-level continuity with previous knowledge of patients can be extremely helpful in managing patient care. This is much more likely in smaller practices, where patients are more likely to have greater continuity of care. It’s also more likely that smaller practices have linked knowledge of patients across the whole team, with conversations between admin, reception and clinical staff being more likely to occur.’ https://lnkd.in/epW5jY5E

The real cost of ignoring patients after discharge is higher than most hospitals realize. Studies show that nearly 20 percent of hospital readmissions are preventable, many of which occur because patients receive insufficient follow-up care. Poor post-discharge engagement contributes to complications, medication errors, and avoidable emergency visits. Hospitals lose thousands per patient episode due to penalties and lost reimbursements under value-based care models. This is why early post-discharge engagement is paramount. Hospitals that implement structured follow-up programs, including automated check-ins, remote monitoring, and targeted outreach, have reduced 30-day readmissions by 15 to 25 percent. Patients who receive early engagement are more likely to adhere to treatment plans, attend follow-up appointments, and recognize warning signs before complications arise. Operationally, proactive post-discharge programs free up staff and streamline workflows. Case managers can focus on high-risk patients while routine follow-ups are automated. The result is better continuity of care, higher patient satisfaction, and improved clinical outcomes. More importantly, fewer readmissions reduce penalty exposure, increase performance under value-based reimbursement models, and protect revenue streams. High-risk patient populations, such as those with chronic conditions or complex social determinants, benefit most, ensuring care is both effective and cost-efficient. Early post-discharge engagement is quickly becoming a critical strategy that aligns patient safety with revenue protection, turning follow-up care into a key driver of hospital profitability. The hospitals that apply this strategy reap the rewards. Those that don’t, burn through cash. It’s that simple. #Healthcare #PatientCare #PatientLogistics

Becker's Hospital Review recently spotlighted CMS' Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), calling it "A new test for value-based care." This mandatory episode-based payment model puts immense pressure on hospitals to deliver high-quality care while managing complex financial accountability. TEAM Connect is a collaborative community created to help participant hospitals navigate episode-based payment models. Membership, which is free for hospital leaders, ACOs, and physicians, provides access to webinars, discussion forums, and a national network of healthcare professionals who are operationalizing bundled payment models for their hospitals. In addition, we offer a members-only virtual roundtable to learn from each other and those with previous experience in bundles. TEAM Connect has welcomed over 150+ of the mandatory hospitals. At myLaurel®, we share the same commitment: helping health systems succeed in value-based care by improving outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital use, and expanding capacity. Communities like TEAM Connect are essential in advancing this mission, and we are proud to be part of the conversation. Read the full article to get more information: https://lnkd.in/gamCFrwr

Did you know that the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights grants patients the essential right to be partners in their own care? One of the critical components to creating partnerships with patients is increasing the engagement they have with their own care journeys. Our latest blog post explores the various stages of patient engagement and some practical insights on how you can get started with increasing the engagement you have with your patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/46c2wsS #patientinsights #patientengagement #partneringwithpatients #patientexperience #px

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is proud to join with healthcare organizations across Louisiana to make medical records and care more connected for patients. With MyChart Central, patients can now access their health information from multiple participating healthcare organizations across the state, on one secure location and one MyChart platform — improving continuity of care, communication, and the overall healthcare experience for both patients and providers. Louisiana is the first state in the nation to launch MyChart Central. Because when hospitals and health systems work together, patients benefit most. 🔗 Learn more: https://loom.ly/_TNpJ0M