Panelists from different markets and pockets of the country recently met to discuss healthcare in 2030. The panelists engaged in discussions about a range of topics including the need for financial resources, medical innovations, and how health systems can provide care to those with limited resources.
Action Items to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage
The panelists also discussed several specific action items that can be taken to address America's healthcare workforce shortage. These include loosening state licensure requirements, receiving more federal funding for GME and nurse practitioner programs, and creating flexible work environments.
Health Systems Need to be More Efficient and Welcoming of New Entrants
Health systems should be much more efficient and welcoming towards new entrants like Amazon, CVS, and Walmart. This allows for health systems to learn from other industries about offering better services and convenience. The pandemic has further shown the importance of virtual care and digital technologies, as they can reduce friction and enable healthcare access from one's home, emphasizing the need to also offer equal access to healthcare.
Leadership in Healthcare Needs to Focus on Health, Not Just Healthcare
Leaders need to shift their focus from healthcare delivery to public health concerns. By providing healthcare in accordance with these needs, healthcare organizations can reduce inequities in mortality, morbidity, and access to care, as well as work to address social determinants of health. Leadership qualities should include transparency, innovation, compassion, connectivity, and communication skills.
Health Plans Have a Key Role to Play in Incentivizing Integrated Care and Prevention
Health plans have a pivotal role to play in incentivizing providers to provide integrated care and prevention services. They can do so by partnering with insurance companies to create new models of care. This will result in more efficient use of resources.
Taking Steps to Prevent Fraud
To prevent fraud in the healthcare system, businesses should take steps such as implementing a strong security system, conducting regular internal audits, implementing good accounting practices, and training employees on how to spot and report fraud.
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This panel was live on 04/03/2023 at the event listed here.
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