What the heck is Population Health Management?

Looking at the name "Population Health Management", we can at least tell that it has something to do with the overall health of a population. But the questions that still linger in the mind are what kind of population we are talking about? how does this model work? what are its benefits? and why is it important?

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Important initiatives for CIOs in 2015

The focus of healthcare accountability, quality outcomes and cost of care is driving a major shift in the healthcare industry. Whilst CIOs have always had their plate full, this year specifically will be a busier one. Each of the agenda items this year ties back to the transition from "Fee for Volume" to "Fee for Value" model. Strategically this means paying attention to how care is financed, delivered and managed. Here is my list of items that I consider to be important in 2015.

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Healthcare Cost Transparency is inevitable

Historically the healthcare model in the United States has been such that the total cost of care is generally not known until after the medical services have been rendered. Aside from having no knowledge of the cost, the insurance plans are looked upon as a primary source responsible for paying the healthcare bills. Although this model has been the status quo, the new healthcare trends are about to change everything.

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