12/5/2024 Better Care Summit Report

On December 5, 2024, we hosted the Better Care Summit at the Association of American Medical Colleges Learning Center in Washington, DC. The event aimed to advance the principles outlined in the 2023 Better Care Plan and promote discussions about its implementation. It built on an earlier meeting of nearly 40 stakeholders, including payers, employer coalitions, providers, patient safety advocates, and health quality professionals, who gathered to explore strategies for putting the plan into action.  The Summit featured two keynote speakers – Dr. Joseph Betancourt and Mark McClennan – both and three panels focused on: accelerating movement to risk-adjusted prospective payment models; employer-led initiatives; and patient safety & health outcomes reporting.  The report summarizes the key findings and recommendations.

For a bios of keynote speakers and panelists, click here.

Maximizing the Value of Employee Benefits with Quality Measurement & Reporting

by Peter A. Wadsworth Aug. 8, 2024
This article outlines how employers can enhance the value of health benefits through healthcare quality initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive quality measurement and reporting system, including metrics for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient-reported experiences. Employers can use this data to select high-quality providers, negotiate better contracts, and implement value-based care models. A focus on primary care, collaboration with healthcare providers, and employee education are critical strategies to drive quality improvements and reduce costs​entitled Improving Health Quality in the Employer Sponsored Insurance Market.

The Better Care Plan for Continuously Improving America’s Healthcare System

30th Annual Princeton Conference: Reshaping the Healthcare System in Post-Pandemic Era
Boston, MA – October 3, 2023

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Publicly Reported Health Outcomes: A National Initiative to Improve Care

Health Affairs Forefront 7/19/2022

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4 Actions to Reduce Medical Errors in U.S. Hospitals

Harvard Business Review 4/20/2022

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George Halvorson HIMSS Changemaker Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech

HIMSS 8/4/2021

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Better Care Teams: A Key Element Of Better Care Plans

Health Affairs 4/22/21

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The Better Care Plan Advantage

LinkedIn 12/11/20

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How the Biden Administration Can Make a Public Option Work

Harvard Business Review 11/25/2020:

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“Better Care Plan”: A Public Option Choice

Health Affairs Blog 11/16/20:

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The Huge Advantage and Real Value Of Medicare For All (The 15 Percent Solution)

by George Halvorson (Institute for InterGroup Understanding 5/1/20)