🚨 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.
Sedale Turbovsky
@STurbovsky
CEO. Founder @opengrants_io Strategic Funding Specialist. Professional Human Being. Follow for tweets on #grants, #govtech, #publicfunding and #startups. #ODCT1
