Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Premier’s website.
Effective clinical alignment is one of the five strategic elements of achieving optimal care delivery. Let’s zoom in on this key element, which is an evolving necessity in today’s healthcare environment.
What does “alignment” mean?
In healthcare, the word “alignment” is used a lot, but is often misused and misunderstood. Across the industry, the definition and use of “alignment” can be varying and vague. Some people may use “alignment” to capture multiple discrete concepts in one fell swoop, such as engagement, loyalty, integration, collaboration and agreement. Regardless of the term or definition, alignment cannot be forced on clinicians. Alignment must be garnered through trust, experience and a commitment to shared decision-making.
So, what does clinical alignment really mean? Click here to continue>>
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