General Catalyst’s Post

Patient education is instrumental in prevention, chronic disease management, and in post interventional recovery.

We have been so focused on engaging healthcare providers with value-based care (VBC) models that we may have forgotten that it all may fail unless the healthcare consumers buy into VBC as well. Patients stand to gain much through VBC, through improved clinical outcomes, more support with non-medical needs, improved access, lower costs, and more opportunities to drive care decisions. If we can engage patients to support VBC models, the transition may be much quicker and organic. Making The Promise Of Value-Based Care Meaningful To Consumers | Health Affairs https://okt.to/jtkY5m

The new GP contract for 2024/2025 brings significant changes aimed at cutting bureaucracy and enhancing patient experience. However, concerns persist about resource allocation and financial stability. Find out what our team thinks in our short-read article below. https://hubs.li/Q02rPzRm0 #PrimaryCare #Healthcare #GPContract

Discover the transformative power of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in healthcare! ACOs bring together healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, to improve patient care and outcomes while reducing costs. By coordinating care and sharing financial incentives, ACOs incentivize quality over quantity, leading to better patient experiences and health outcomes. Not just that, through collaborative efforts and data-driven practices, ACOs enhance care coordination, promote preventive care, and prioritize patient well-being. #ACO #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareTransformation #betterhealth #inAble

🤝 Elevating Healthcare through Patient Support Services 🌟 In the world of healthcare, patient support services are the unsung heroes, providing vital assistance to individuals navigating their medical journeys. 👩⚕️💼 Here's why these services are an indispensable part of the healthcare ecosystem: 1️⃣ Guidance and Empowerment: Patient support services empower individuals with knowledge, helping them understand their conditions, treatment options, and available resources. Informed patients make better decisions. 2️⃣ Holistic Care: It's not just about treating symptoms; it's about addressing the entire patient experience. These services ensure emotional, psychological, and practical support, creating a holistic approach to healthcare. 3️⃣ Navigating Complexities: Healthcare can be daunting, with its jargon, paperwork, and bureaucracy. Patient support services act as navigators, simplifying the process and reducing stress. 4️⃣ Advocacy: They advocate for patients' needs and rights, ensuring they receive the best care possible. They bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers. 5️⃣ Quality of Life: Beyond treatment, these services enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. They offer solutions for daily challenges and improve overall well-being. 6️⃣ Community Building: Patient support services often create communities where individuals facing similar challenges can connect, share experiences, and find solace in knowing they are not alone. As professionals in the healthcare industry, let's celebrate and support the incredible work of those dedicated to patient support services. 🙌 Their commitment to improving the patient experience is instrumental in building a healthier, more compassionate healthcare system. 💪❤️ Let's keep the conversation going and explore ways to further enhance patient support services in our organizations and communities. 🌐🤗 #PatientSupport #HealthcareHeroes #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #EmpowerPatients

Accessible & Affordable healthcare at @HardaClinic

Shopping for healthcare made easy! 🛒 🏥 Tired of unknown healthcare costs? ZeaMed, the healthcare marketplace brings the convenience of purchasing healthcare with transparent costs. 📌Compare & Save: ZeaMed allows you to find and compare the cash prices for procedures in your area. No more hidden costs – know what it costs ahead. 📌Your Health, Your Choice: Don't delay seeking care because of unknown costs. With ZeaMed, you can make informed decisions, putting your health first without breaking the bank. Visit Zeamed.com today and experience a whole new way of accessing healthcare. Embrace price transparency and take control of your healthcare decisions. #pricetransparency #zeamed #zeamedpricetransparency #healthcare #healthcareinnovation Chandra Bondugula, MD., MHI BayCare Health System Essentia Health Memorial Healthcare System Mount Sinai Health System The Ohio State University Baylor Scott & White Health Texas Health Resources Methodist Health System Methodist Hospitals

Humanizing the patient experience, enhancing clinical excellence, and engaging healthcare staff have become more crucial than ever. Last week, I spoke with Dr. Doug Salvador, Chief Quality Officer at Baystate Health, to hear how they are Building Trust Through Transparency to create meaningful improvements in safety, experience, and outcomes for both patients and caregivers. Dr. Salvador illuminated the challenges within the current healthcare paradigm, addressing issues from the growing needs of patients to the urgent need for health equity. Sharing his perspective on trust in healthcare, Dr. Salvador acknowledged the shift towards a more patient-centered approach but stressed the ongoing challenges in aligning healthcare systems with the needs of patients and their families. Dr. Salvador discussed his new role overseeing patient experience at Baystate and the CARE program – an initiative focusing on communication, apology, and resolution. It's a game-changer for addressing unexpected outcomes and ensuring early resolution. Tune in to this enlightening episode to better understand the challenges and triumphs in pursuing compassionate, patient-centered healthcare. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gepA53Hq #HumanizingHealthcare,#PatientExperience, #PatientCenteredCare #EmpathyInMedicine #TheHUMANBrand

All too often, the people building healthcare solutions in the public sector have never seen a patient. The same goes for policymakers and the voices of real people with real health problems get lost. That’s why Andy Slavitt, General Partner of Town Hall Ventures, advocates for a collaborative approach to solving critical problems in healthcare - an approach that leverages the lived experiences of everyday Americans to inform innovation and policy. Andy has led many of the nation's most important healthcare initiatives, serving as President Obama's Head of Medicare and Medicaid and overseeing the turnaround, implementation, and defense of the Affordable Care Act. In this episode, Andy joins hosts Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG and Gautam Gulati, MD,MBA,MPH,CID to discuss the future of public-private partnerships to drive innovation and policy decision making. He explains why policy drives innovation in healthcare, exploring the obstacles to adopting effective policy on a national level and what prevents hospital systems from prioritizing prevention over treatment. Listen in 🎧 https://ow.ly/EL0250R8miB #healthcarepolicy #healthcare #publicsector

#Healthcare gets better when we all work together. The team-based care model is shown to benefit patient outcomes while also reducing pressure on individual healthcare providers and facilities. When implementing a team-based care model, keep in mind these important steps and considerations for success: https://lnkd.in/gvVN2Pz3