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The national conversation around how to improve healthcare and reduce overall costs is top of mind for many Americans. While no single solution currently exists, I’ve learned that one thing is certain: defining a successful approach will require a collective effort by all of those involved in providing, financing and receiving healthcare. By combining the knowledge and experience of healthcare providers, health plans, hospitals, purchasing groups and patients, we can develop a new and innovative model of care that addresses the needs of all involved.
In early October, fourteen medical groups, five health plans and four of the State’s purchasing groups in Oregon will do just that by launching an unprecedented pilot program designed to improve care and reduce costs for thousands of patients across the state. The High Value Patient Centered Care initiative will focus on patients with chronic and complex conditions who sometimes don’t get the care they need, and subsequently suffer negative outcomes and drive higher costs. By providing better-coordinated care, we hope to improve their satisfaction and quality of care, all while reducing costs.