Munzoor Shaikh, MBA
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Munzoor Shaikh, MBA
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The key role of downside risk in the success of value-based care
The basic idea behind value-based care (VBC) is simple. By encouraging providers to focus on the value rather than the volume of the services they deliver, it should be possible to achieve the twin goals of lowering healthcare costs and improving clinical outcomes. Given that the United States now spends far more per capita on…
Why providers are struggling to succeed under value-based care
An obvious question that has often been overlooked in the rush to promote value-based care (VBC) is whether providers are equipped to navigate the transition from volume to value. Findings of a survey of providers and payers published in September suggest that there are reasons for concern.a Many providers report that capability gaps are negatively…
A brief guide to the health-equity journey
Over the past few years, our nation has seen an intensified focus on health equity. Spurred in part by the pandemic, which laid bare the vast human cost of remediable health disparities, both civil society and government are increasingly focused on improving health equity. So are healthcare organizations themselves, many of which are launching or…
How a health system can realize tangible benefits from its digital health strategy
Many health systems today are intent on developing and implementing an effective digital health strategy, and their CFOs are likely to play a prominent and collaborative role in this effort.
Crossing the chasm on digital transformation
A new focus on digital strategies necessitates meaningful new partnerships in the C-suite.
Why humanizing technology maximizes patient engagement and increases financial value for health systems
Going digital has become a buzzword in the healthcare industry, and while answers abound to help healthcare leaders achieve this goal, the right question is hardly ever asked.