We recently announced the launch of ah! a video series that will focus on healthcare and population health, the first video is about the Population Health Sycle(tm) and step 1. Let me know your thoughts:
08 Jun 2023
In recent years, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional initial public offerings (IPOs) for healthcare technology start-ups looking to go public. However, the rapid decline in stock value of companies like Sharecare, Akili, and Pear Therapeutics, which went public via SPAC mergers, has raised questions about the effectiveness of...
15 May 2023
The seventh and final step in the Population Health Sycle (TM) framework is Start/Stop/Same. This step involves reviewing the results of the Score step and making decisions about whether to continue or modify interventions or programs or to start new ones.
The Start/Stop/Same step is a critical component of population health management because it helps the program to continuously imp...
05 May 2023
The sixth step in the Population Health Sycle (PHS) framework is Score, which involves measuring the impact of the interventions implemented in the Solve step and assessing the progress made towards achieving the program's goals.
But before we get into this, a story.
We established a chronic care management program that by year 2 had:
reduced ER visits by 54%,
reduced hos...
01 May 2023
The fifth step in the Population Health Sycle (PHS) framework is Solve, where the program works to develop and implement interventions to address the health needs and challenges of the population.
In the Solve step, the program uses the information gathered in the previous steps of the framework, particularly Survey and Segment which should have placed individuals within buckets based...
26 Apr 2023
The fourth step in the Population Health Sycle (PHS) framework is Sell. While many are reluctant to use the word "sell" in healthcare, there is much that can be learned from the retail industry about engaging individuals and using those approaches to get them engaged in a population health program. Selling the population on joining your program and the importance of healthy behaviors an...
21 Apr 2023
The third step in the Population Health Sycle (TM) (PHS) framework is Segment. This step involves dividing the population into subgroups based on shared characteristics. By segmenting the population, the group doing the population health program can develop targeted interventions tailored to each subgroup's specific needs.
Segmenting the population can be based on various factors, inc...
20 Apr 2023
In population health management, the goal is to improve the health outcomes of a specific population. To achieve this, healthcare providers must gather information about the population's health status, behaviors, social issues and risk factors. The second step in the Population Health Sycle(TM) (PHS) framework is Survey, which involves collecting data about the population. The term Surve...
17 Apr 2023
Over the next few blog posts, we are going to introduce a tool for developing population health management programs, the Population Health Sycle(TM).
Population health management is a holistic approach to healthcare that seeks to improve the health outcomes of a particular population. The concept of population health management has been around for several decades, and its importance h...
06 Mar 2023
Did you know that the Population Health Management Market is projected to reach $53.3 billion by 2027 from its current $27.8 billion(1)? This is an incredible growth opportunity with immense potential. However, the real question is, what will the impact of all this population health management be?
We believe that with new information, technology, analytics, people, and processes...