In a recent Hayes Management Consulting blog, Jerry Ford, CEO, Marathon Health discusses enhancing health outcomes, and reducing cost as the key to improving patient experience.
According to the CMS National Healthcare Expenditure Projections report, the U. S. healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, making up 17% of the country's gross domestic product. Projections have that number reaching to nearly 20% by 2020.[1] Aging populations combined with chronic health problems have put an enormous strain on medical and social services.
The reality is our healthcare system is broken. The way it's constructed makes it difficult to navigate – for patients, providers, and employers. The good news is that visionary leaders and organizations are embracing change in an attempt to make a meaningful difference. That's important because we should not be handing over the healthcare delivery system we've created to future generations. But instead of pointing fingers or assessing blame, we should be working together to make needed changes. Click here to continue>>