This episode features Carrie Harris-Muller, Chief Population Health Officer at OhioHealth. Here, she discusses how population health strategy has evolved & will continue to evolve with an aging population, how she & OhioHealth are looking at competition, what she is currently most focused on going into the end of the year, and more.
Summary
Carrie Harris-Muller Discusses OhioHealth's Population Health Strategy
How Population Health Strategy is Evolving with an Aging Population
OhioHealth's Chief Population Health Officer, Carrie Harris-Muller, recently discussed how their population health strategy has evolved and will continue to evolve with the aging population. With the population living longer on average, OhioHealth is placing a bigger emphasis on prevention and early intervention to keep them healthy and out of hospitals. Carrie explains that this includes things like addressing social determinants of health, investing in telemedicine, AI, and ambulatory strategies, and expanding their delivery system through acquisitions or mergers in their area.How OhioHealth is Approaching Competition
Carrie also discussed how OhioHealth is looking at competition in terms of value. They are partnering with disruptors like Chen Med to create practices in areas that have no primary care and aligning their board to gain their trust. OhioHealth's perspective on building versus buying capabilities is a critical part of their strategy.The Current Focus Heading into the End of the Year
Looking forward to the end of the year, Carrie states that OhioHealth is currently most focused on investments in telemedicine, AI, consumer operating models, and ambulatory strategies, which they believe will play a significant role in the future of healthcare.Conclusion
Overall, OhioHealth's population health strategy has evolved to place a more prominent emphasis on prevention and early intervention to keep their aging population healthy. They are partnering with disruptors to create practices in areas without primary care and focusing on investments in telemedicine, AI, and ambulatory strategies. By aligning their board and gaining their trust, OhioHealth is positioned to succeed in a competitive healthcare landscape.
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This episode aired on 10/30/2022 and can be listened here.
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