This episode features Jennifer Houlihan, Vice President of Value Based Care and Population Health at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Here, she discusses her background, her focus on strengthening Wake Forest Baptist’s value proposition, how she is looking at growth & investments in the next 2 years, and more.
Summary
Jennifer Houlihan Discusses Value-Based Care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Jennifer Houlihan, Vice President of Value Based Care and Population Health at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, recently shared insights into her work and goals for the future. With over 7 years of experience in population health, Houlihan is committed to driving successful outcomes for patients, providers, and payers.
A Focus on Strengthening Wake Forest Baptist’s Value Proposition
Houlihan’s primary area of focus is on strengthening Wake Forest Baptist’s value proposition. To achieve this, she works with financial planning teams, managed care contracting teams, primary care service lines, and clinical partners to oversee 15 ACO value-based risk contracts. Her goal is to shift more dollars into value-based care and make it a part of the operational business case. She believes this is the key to achieving success in healthcare.
Investing in Social Impact, Pharmacy Initiatives, and Technology
Houlihan is also investing in social impact and pharmacy initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, she plans to leverage technology to extend her team’s reach. She is excited to explore risk-based models, bundles, and analytics in her work with Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist.
Leveraging Specialist and Primary Care Provider Expertise
To improve quality of care and make providers’ lives easier, Houlihan is seeking ways to leverage the expertise of specialists and primary care providers. By partnering with these healthcare professionals, she believes that Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist can achieve even greater success in value-based care and population health management.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience and commitment to driving successful outcomes, Jennifer Houlihan is a valuable asset to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Through her focus on strengthening the organization’s value proposition and investing in social impact, pharmacy initiatives, and technology, Houlihan is poised to lead the way in value-based care and population health management.
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This episode aired on 11/22/2022 and can be listened here.
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