Three approaches have converged to improve clinical outcomes, elevate the quality of care, and decrease barriers that stand in the way of patient-centered healthcare. They are:

An aging, chronically ill population has put pressure on healthcare to lower costs and deliver proactive primary medicine. For this reason, healthcare payment models are moving towards value-based contracts, where the provider’s compensation is tied to care quality and patient outcomes.

Numerous op-eds, American Medical Association (AMA) blog posts, and journal articles explore different perspectives concerning the role of providers in supporting health equity.

Using SMART goals as part of a patient care plan can help create healthier habits and achieve better health outcomes.

Comprehensive care coordination provides professional support to patients, helping them navigate healthcare and manage their health better. To that end, research on SMART goals has demonstrated its value toward patients creating healthier habits and achieving better health outcomes. When combined with motivational interviewing techniques, SMART goals establish clear, internally-motivating, and measurable goals that align with what’s most important to each individual.

Social determinants of health (SDOH), or the economic and environmental factors that influence the well-being of a population, exist beyond the walls of physician practices. Doctors cannot guard patients against these widespread, systemic influences.

There are various software solutions that support care management programs, such as Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), and value-based care initiatives. But how do you select the best tool for your practice?

Within value-based care, providers must meet specific performance metrics. To do so, care delivery must change and efficiency gaps must close. But that’s difficult to do. Organizational limitations, such as overworked clinical staff and a lack of adequate digital tools to streamline processes, stand in the way.