Shifting Toward Preventive Healthcare in the U.S.

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🚨 The U.S. Healthcare System at a Crossroads: Can We Shift from Reactive to Preventive Care? 🚨The healthcare system in the U.S. is facing a critical challenge: skyrocketing costs driven by a reactive care model.

In a thought-provoking article, Charles Gellman explores the potential impact of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on healthcare, advocating for a transformative shift from reactive to preventive care.

🏥💡Currently, Medicare and Medicaid expenditures are heavily influenced by preventable hospitalizations and emergency room visits, which account for nearly 50% of total spending.

By focusing on preventive measures and transitioning to a Value-Based Care (VBC) model, we can align financial incentives with patient outcomes, ultimately reducing costs and improving population health.

📉❤️Key strategies include: 🔹 Integrating technology for chronic condition management 🔹 Implementing behavioral health programs 🔹 Utilizing predictive analytics to identify high-risk patients The shift from Fee-for-Service (FFS) to VBC is crucial for driving real change.

With the right regulatory support and incentives, we can create a sustainable, efficient, and humane healthcare system that prioritizes prevention over costly interventions.

🌟Read more about this transformative vision for healthcare in Charles Gellman's article: [Which Way Is Up? Rethinking the Impact of #DOGE on Healthcare](linkedin.com/pulse/which-way-up-rethinking-impact-doge-healthcare-shifting-gellman-cse9c/) Let's work together to build a healthcare system that truly serves everyone.