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Self, at Home, and Digital if Possible, Drivers to Population Health Management
Felix Cillessen1, Jacob Hofdijk2
1Hospital Rivierenland Tiel, The Netherlands.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 19, 2023
Summary
The Dutch healthcare system is transitioning to a population health model, shifting focus from illness treatment to proactive well-being. This requires a digital transformation for better patient data sharing and collaborative regional care solutions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The Dutch healthcare system faces challenges with increasing demand and caregiver burden.
- Current systems prioritize volume and profitability over patient outcomes.
- A decentralized approach necessitates adaptation for sustainable, adequate patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the transformation of Rivierenland Hospital towards a population health approach.
- To detail the necessary digital and IT implications for regional healthcare transformation.
- To establish a patient categorization system for comprehensive care solutions.
Main Methods:
- Shifting focus from volume-based to value-based healthcare.
- Implementing a collaborative model centered on patient needs and outcomes.
- Undertaking a digital transformation to facilitate EHR data access and information sharing.
Main Results:
- Preparation for a shift from treating sickness to promoting population health and well-being.
- Identification of IT implications, including patient access to EHR data.
- Planning for patient categorization to create an information database for regional partners.
Conclusions:
- A value-based healthcare system requires a fundamental overhaul of existing practices.
- Digital transformation is crucial for enabling patient-centered, collaborative regional care.
- Patient data management and sharing are key to identifying comprehensive care solutions.
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