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How Oak Street Won By Owning the Provider Stack

Discharge Summary • 1 HN point • 07 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Technology Primary Care Chronic Conditions
  1. Oak Street Health's success came from owning the full provider stack and utilizing a capitation framework.
  2. Owning the provider stack allows for better control over patient outcomes and aligns incentives for quality care.
  3. The model of owning the provider stack can be applied not just in primary care, but also in specialty services for specific chronic conditions.

Healthcare as a Service

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Primary Care Healthcare system Subscription services Patient Care
  1. Unbundling primary care can improve user experience but may lead to fragmentation and cost increase.
  2. New healthcare companies are redesigning primary care to enhance user experience, similar to Apple's approach.
  3. Fixing healthcare systems may involve transitioning users from specialized services to comprehensive care through partnerships.

The AHEAD Model and Global Budgets

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Primary Care
  1. The AHEAD Model introduced a new reimbursement model called global budgets focused on population health and health equity.
  2. Past examples of global budgets, like Maryland's, showed mixed results in cost reduction and quality improvement.
  3. The AHEAD Model faces challenges with recruitment and the potential for gaming the system, but aims to address healthcare costs through unique approaches.

Hope and Caution Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Trauma Physical health Primary Care Emotional Well-being
  1. Transitioning after a crisis can be challenging due to loss and uncertainty, impacting everyone differently.
  2. It's crucial to address societal inequalities worsened during the pandemic while navigating ongoing health risks.
  3. Mental health should be a central focus in healthcare, as trauma from crises like COVID-19 can have long-lasting physical and emotional effects.

Care For Your Mental and Physical Health in Tandem

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Self-care Primary Care
  1. Prioritize both your mental and physical health. Taking care of yourself is important and can be a luxury.
  2. Regularly check in with your primary care doctor. Discuss your concerns, questions, and overall health.
  3. Create a plan with your doctor for a healthier future. Address everyday habits, coping mechanisms, and set achievable goals.
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