Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, today released nine categories of recommendations designed to enhance the current framework for healthcare policy. These reforms are designed to provide a holistic approach to achieving a high-quality, cost-effective healthcare system.
“While we have come a long way on our journey toward a reformed delivery system with value-based payment models, we’ve also uncovered some unintended consequences,” said Blair Childs, senior vice president of public affairs at Premier. “Some current policies, while well-intended, are overlapping, confusing and sometimes unfair. Premier’s recommendations present a more comprehensive framework that removes barriers standing in the way of higher quality, more efficient and coordinated care.”
In its work with thousands of hospitals, health systems and physician groups across the country, Premier has actively tested, measured and scaled value-based care delivery models that enable innovation, cost reduction and continuous quality improvement. A number of large-scale, data-driven healthcare initiatives, including Premier’s accountable care, bundled payment and QUEST® collaboratives, have allowed Premier to understand what works for different patient populations. Based on these valuable insights, Premier recommends the following public policy changes be implemented in combination or as stand-alone reforms.
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