Question

What would you recommend to the CEO and Board as to how to more fully apply a population health model and positively impact the health of the community and control costs at the same time (The Triple Aim)?

Answer 1

What would you recommend to the CEO and Board as to how to more fully apply a population health model and positively impact the health of the community and control costs at the same time .

• ​​​​​​In order to improve the individual healthcare it is recommended to understand the different needs of individuals and create a strategy that can simplify the care regimen
• To improve the quality of healthcare in a community it is recommended by adjusting existing programs when necessary
• Try to partner with local or non governmental organizations
• Make engagement as a priority
• Constantly listen to the community and gather feedbacks periodically to assess and improve the quality of healthcare
• In order to cut down the expenses it is recommended to make alterations in medicine by switching to generic medicines
• Opt a less expensive medication that has similar action for same condition
• Encourage and educate the community to follow timely health checks in order to prevent fatal diseases that requires great amount of finance to treat
• Planning ahead for emergency care
• Get feedbacks about outpatient facilities
• Choose or design health palns that is suitable for community.