Diffusing Innovation: A Case Study Of Care Management In Louisiana

Conclusion The diffusion of innovation in health care doesn’t happen on its own. As we learned in Louisiana, it takes strong support for early adopters and gleaning from their experiences to tailor workflows as implementation efforts are spread to other practices. It also takes a collaborative learning environment, inclusive of both online and in-person forums, and standardized training content that can be tailored to the unique needs of each practice. With local leaders, a dedicated team in the field, support from a growing national value-based care network, and comprehensive population health technology that helps practices target and effectively manage high-cost and transitioning patients, innovative care can bring about amazing results for doctors, nurses, and most of all, patients. Thanks to the work of our team in Louisiana, through multiple layers of learning, tweaking, and standardization—we brought effective care management from a single practice in Lafayette to a total of 15 and counting. Authors’ Note Charisse Hunter, Nadine Robin, and Erin Flowers are all employees of Aledade, Inc.
Source: Health Affairs Blog - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Diffusion of Innovation Accountable Care Organization chronic care management Louisiana value based care Source Type: blogs