These are exciting times in the world of value-based health. As of this writing, value-based design wording has been included in the health policy bill from the U.S. House, and expansion of prevention and wellness incentives has made it into the Senate version. As we continue to follow these developments, we also are expanding our scope of influence.
For instance, I was recently asked to comment on a new RAND meta-analysis of medication adherence, and in discussions with scientists studying health care design, I was able to make the point that the business community has a great deal of knowledge to contribute. We may not do double-blind studies, but our business-based evidence, replicable and scalable, can make a difference far beyond the 40 million covered lives the Center represents. I’m pleased to report that our input was welcomed and look forward to future collaboration with the research community.
I’m also proud to announce our alliance with ACOEM (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine) and the Integrated Benefits Institute to launch a training program in value-based design aimed at healthcare brokers and consultants. This is a timely effort as many organizations are starting to ask their providers about value-based initiatives.
And I’m looking forward to the debut of the Center’s first book this fall! We hope it will be a valuable resource for organizations and individuals interested in learning from real-world examples of how value-based healthcare design works and how to make it happen. Watch this space!
Cyndy Nayer,
President
Center for Health Value Innovation
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