Healthcare providers that take on exposure to financial risk face real consequences if they misjudge their capabilities, and as a result they are taking a cautious, steady-as-she-goes approach. Download the latest HealthLeaders Media Intelligence Report to discover the strategic initiatives organizations are putting in place.
Population health management is a work in progress for the healthcare industry, with the majority of providers investigating risk-based financial models, exploring strategic initiatives, and investing in patient engagement and IT infrastructure. A significant number report that they are either fully committed and underway or have an experimental or pilot program underway for managing the overall health of a defined population, indicating that population health is top of mind.