A patient-centered approach to care delivery will bring the best health outcomes for individuals, as well as the community. While it is clear that effective population health management is integral to better health, providers can no longer be the sole proprietors of data and information. Improving a population’s health will depend on strong alliances with community stakeholders that generally have not experienced a strong history of collaboration. In the new healthcare landscape, providers, payers and employers must partner to reduce cost, boost quality and improve the health of their shared populations. These new partnerships may start with a few glitches. However a strategic plan, clear objectives and an engaged, informed patient will smooth the path to improved outcomes.
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Christina ArenzRegional Vice PresidentStrategic Solutions, Value-Based Care
Christina Arenz currently serves as Regional Vice President of Strategic Solutions for Conifer Health Solutions Value-Based Care business line. In this role, she is responsible for leading a team of transformation experts who are tasked with developing forward-thinking solutions that give Conifer Health clients a strategic
Ms. Arenz came to Conifer Health Solutions in 2012, following the company’s acquisition of InforMed, LLC, where she had served as an Account Manager since 2010. During her career, she has had key roles in operations, finance, project management and process improvement. Christina has also served as a Human Resources leader who was responsible for all aspects of people management for a community-based, acute care hospital.
advantage as the industry shifts from volume to value-based care. She works with a variety of clients including employers, healthcare systems, medical management organizations, PHOs, ACOs and TPAs.
Who We AreConifer Health Solutions combines deep-rooted healthcare operational and financial management experience with innovative, high-touch services and technologies that simplify the healthcare experience.
Providers, payors, plan sponsors and individual members all play a part in connecting the disparate elements of the healthcare industry to increase profitability, create efficiencies, improve patient outcomes and enable individuals to better manage their personal health.
There are several inputs into choosing the right care management model
What delivery model is in place in the market?Primary care medical home | ACO | Employed physicians | No structure
What payment model will the population be covered under?P4P or penalties | Upside risk | Employee ACO | Upside/Downside | Full risk
What population will the market be caring for? Does the population have specific characteristics?Population age | Chronic conditions | Behavior patterns
What care management capabilities exists in the market?None | Transitions of care nurses | Full care management
What are the operational strengths and weaknesses of the market?ED Through-put | Engaged physicians | Social services