The emergency department is often a patient’s first thought for acute care. But it often isn’t the best option. Doctors can empower patients to choose better, alternative care settings using the tactics discussed here,
Uncertainty exists around whether value-based care offers a return on investment (ROI) for independent practices. But, it’s possible—with the right approach.
In value-based care, the reporting of data drives all decisions and actions. When practices do not have sufficient reporting material, or they do not fully leverage the analytical tools they have, they quickly learn what a challenge it can be to keep patients healthy and drive success in a value-based model. Reportable and actionable data management can be a challenge to many private practices. It consumes a lot of time and administrative resources to collect and analyze data so that providers can make informed healthcare decisions. Without back-end support to manage data, practices often fall behind, which leads to negative