Developing and integrating a practice model for health finance reform into wound healing programs: an examination of the triple aim approach.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2013
Abstract
Throughout the United States, government and private payers are exploring new payment models such as accountable care organizations and shared savings agreements. These models are widely based on the construct of the Triple Aim, a set of three principles for health services reform: improving population-based outcomes, improving patient care experiences, and reducing costs through better delivery systems. Wound programs may adapt to the new health financing environment by incorporating initiatives known to promote the Triple Aim, such as diabetes amputation reduction and pressure ulcer prevention programs, and by rethinking how health services can best be delivered to meet these new criteria. The existing literature supports that programmatic approaches can improve care, quality, and cost, especially in the field of diabetic foot ulcers. Wound healing programs have opportunities to develop new business plan models that provide quality, cost-efficient care to their patient population and to be leaders in the development of new types of partnerships with payers and health delivery organizations.
Volume
59
Issue
10
First Page
42
Last Page
51
ISSN
1943-2720
Published In/Presented At
Flattau, A., Thompson, M., & Meara, A. (2013). Developing and integrating a practice model for health finance reform into wound healing programs: an examination of the triple aim approach. Ostomy/wound management, 59(10), 42–51.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24106255
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article