9 steps to effective population health management.

ABSTRACT

A focus on population health management is a necessary ingredient for success under value-based payment models. As part of that effort, nine ways to embrace technology can help healthcare organizations improve population health, enhance the patient experience, and reduce costs Use predictive analytics for risk stratification. Combine predictive modeling with algorithms for financial risk management. Use population registries to identify care gaps. Use automated messaging for patient outreach. Engage patients with automated alerts and educational campaigns. Automate care management tasks. Build programs and organize clinicians into care teams. Apply new technologies effectively. Use analytics to measure performance of organizations and providers.