1. 5 ways the primary care model will change in the population health environment
The traditional primary care model is ill-equipped to manage patient populations effectively in the new value-based care model, according to an article published in the latest issue of the Kurt Salmon Review.
2. Why chronic disease is on the rise: 5 things to know
Nearly one third of the people on Earth — 2.3 billion — suffered from more than five health problems in 2013, illustrating the growing need for complex medical care, according to a study cited in The New York Times.
3. CVS Health quits US Chamber of Commerce over stance on smoking
CVS Health announced in early July that it is resigning from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce after learning the chamber and its foreign affiliates were part of a global lobbying campaign against anti-smoking laws, according to The Seattle Times.
4. Focusing population health efforts to build future value: 5 steps
Tackling population health is an immense goal, so provider networks should focus their initial efforts on near-term goals, according to tips published in the most recent issue of the Kurt Salmon Review, the publication of the global management consulting firm Kurt Salmon.
5. 6 population health challenges, opportunities for academic medical centers
Academic medical centers face some unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to implementing new strategies and competencies to prepare for the population health environment, according to a Q&A with Andrew Ziskind, MD, managing director for Huron Healthcare.
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