Transitioning From Volume to Value: Lessons Learned From the Dissolution of a Population Health Partnership.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Health Services Research
• Value-Based Care

Background:

• Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) previously detailed its adaptation to value-based care and population health management.
• A multi-institution partnership, Propel Health, was established to support these initiatives but dissolved in 2018.

Purpose of the Study:

• To share lessons learned from the Propel Health partnership's dissolution for academic medical centers.
• To provide insights for navigating the transition to value-based care and population health management.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the organizational framework and experiences of the Propel Health partnership.
• Identification of critical success factors and challenges encountered during the partnership.

Main Results:

• Ensuring leadership alignment and prioritizing shared goals over local interests are crucial.
• Technology integration for data sharing is complex and costly; rapid response capabilities are vital.
• Understanding partner needs, employing expert best practices, and defining gain/loss attribution are essential.

Conclusions:

• The dissolution of Propel Health offers valuable insights for other institutions pursuing value-based care.
• Strategic alignment, technological preparedness, and clear financial structures are key to successful population health partnerships.