What it ACTUALLY takes to impact healthcare cost and quality
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Earlier this week, CMS reported the 5th year performance impact for the Physician Group Practice Demonstration (PGP Demo). The PGP Demo has served as the learning laboratory for 10 organizations across the country seeking to improve quality and reduce costs of care for the Medicare population. We are privileged to have worked closely with Park Nicollet Health System as they navigated the journey to success. (Park Nic received a substantial bonus payment from CMS this year). We’ve had a bird’s eye view on this effort over the past 5 years, and have MUCH to share!!
But before I tell you more, please take the time to see the CMS press release:
And while you are at it, you may want to read more about Park Nicollet’s approach as covered by the Minneapolis Star Tribune:
In the coming days, visit the Collaborative Forum to hear more about the lessons learned, the impact seen, and the challenges faced to get there. I promise it will put you several steps ahead on the journey from fee for transactional care to transformational care coordination!
