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Margaret O'Kane1, Janet Corrigan, Sandra M Foote

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Health Affairs (Project Hope)
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Health reform requires more than expanded insurance coverage; it needs to improve quality and control costs. Key strategies include effectiveness research, accountable care models, value-based payments, and performance measurement for better population health.

Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Expanding health insurance coverage is a crucial component of health reform.
  • However, successful reforms must concurrently address persistent issues of healthcare quality and cost.
  • Underlying systemic problems hinder the achievement of a high-performance health system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify fundamental components necessary for a high-performance health system.
  • To advocate for specific actions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
  • To propose a comprehensive strategy for health reform beyond insurance expansion.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines five fundamental building blocks for a high-performance health system.
  • It advocates for the creation of a national center for effectiveness research.

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  • It proposes the development of accountable care models, value-based payment strategies, national performance measurement, and a multistakeholder approach.

    • Main Results:

    • A high-performance health system requires a multifaceted approach.
    • Key elements include robust research, integrated care models, and performance measurement.
    • Addressing quality and cost is essential for successful health reform.

    Conclusions:

    • Health reform necessitates a strategic focus on quality and cost alongside insurance expansion.
    • Implementing the five identified building blocks can lead to a more effective health system.
    • A coordinated, multistakeholder effort is vital for improving population health outcomes.