Population health management reflects a new care delivery model that emphasizes wellness and prevention, and requires new payment models that support that goal.  As provider organizations begin to tackle the challenge of managing this new initiative, they’ll need to develop a systematic approach to quality improvement and how it’s measured across the continuum of care.

In their article, Getting to Population Health, Numerof & Associates’ Michael Abrams, and Drs. Rita Numerof and Christen Buseman discuss the capabilities, infrastructure, and culture required to successfully transition to population health management.