Caring for Our Communities: A Blueprint for Better Outcomes in Population Health

There has never been a more compelling time to adopt a system of care based on population health management. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed substantial health disparities. The population is aging, and the Medicare insolvency crisis is looming. Now is the time to move away from fee-for-service care and toward an approach that prioritizes quality, outcomes, and affordability for all populations. In Caring for Our Communities: A Blueprint for Better Outcomes in Population Health, author Mark An-gelo shares the expertise he has acquired as a senior administrator of a large accountable care organiza-tion and a leader in population health and palliative medicine. He provides tactical guidance for develop-ing effective population health programs, and he answers many questions about value-based care mod-els. He also uses real-world examples and industry experts' views to clarify the concepts underlying val-ue-based initiatives. Topics covered include the following: •The elements of value-based, population health-driven care •The structure and function of accountable care organizations •What the "payvider" model is and how it breaks down the silos between payers and providers •How data and analytics are used to assess the health and needs of a population •How to improve coordination and management along the continuum of care Caring for Our Communities provides a road map for creating an outcomes-focused system, using the right resources to nurture the health of our communities.