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The Medication Optimization Value Proposition: Aligning Teams and Education to Improve Care
Jon C Easter1, Darren A DeWalt2
1director, Center for Medication Optimization through Practice and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina jceaster@unc.edu.
North Carolina Medical Journal
|June 4, 2017
Summary
The US health care system faces quality and cost challenges, driving a shift to value-based care. Medication optimization, team-based care, and interdisciplinary education are key to achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Management
- Pharmaceutical Policy
Background:
- The United States healthcare system is characterized by suboptimal quality and high costs compared to international benchmarks.
- Current healthcare delivery models are increasingly recognized as unsustainable.
- There is a significant and accelerating transition towards value-based care (VBC) models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline fundamental elements of effective care delivery within the evolving healthcare landscape.
- To advocate for medication optimization as a critical component for enabling successful VBC models.
- To identify key factors contributing to the successful implementation of patient-centered care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of current healthcare delivery paradigms.
- Analysis of the role of pharmaceutical management in healthcare economics.
- Examination of best practices in interdisciplinary collaboration and education.
Main Results:
- Essential care delivery elements for VBC models have been identified.
- Medication optimization is presented as a crucial strategy for enhancing value in healthcare.
- Team-based care and interdisciplinary education are highlighted as vital for patient-centered outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The transition to value-based care necessitates a re-evaluation of care delivery components.
- Strategic medication optimization is integral to achieving the goals of value-based healthcare.
- Enhancing collaborative practice and education are paramount for patient-centered care delivery.
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