Post by Interwell Health

An aging population and a growing chronic disease burden are pushing national health expenditures higher and higher. These healthcare headwinds are accelerating interest in value-based care models that align financial incentives with health outcomes. How can health plans turn these challenges into momentum? In a new article for AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care, our Senior Vice President of Payer and Provider, Maritza Izquierdo, shares three priorities for payers to navigate this transition successfully. 1. Get smart with data and technology: Use predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning to identify at-risk members and embed insights directly into clinical workflows. 🔎 2. Build collaborative partnerships: Empower your provider network with resources to succeed, and team up with specialized partners to manage complex conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD). 🤝 3. Prioritize high-impact specialty services: Focus on specialties like nephrology, where early intervention and comprehensive care coordination can significantly improve patient quality of life and reduce hospitalizations. 🏥 Read Maritza's full article on strategies for payers to succeed with value-based care: https://lnkd.in/gpQgZeuE