When co-design and complex challenges collide, we get closer to substantial and positive outcomes. A beautiful example of this is how The Health Alliance (a joint initiative between Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN) looked to reduce demand on emergency departments (ED). They chose to focus on patients with chronic and complex health conditions, as the data showed this cohort to be overrepresented in presentations to ED for conditions deemed non-urgent, putting pressure on an already-stretched health system. Through prototyping, testing and piloting, they found behavioural and structural ways to better support patient needs and to save the health system $400,000 per month. The evidence keeps building: Co-design is a core risk-managing approach organisations can use to increase confidence that the decisions being made actually address the challenges at hand and are shaped by the interest of those impacted. Relying solely and unilaterally on subject-matter expertise is the risk. Involving the people and representatives of the environments impacted to shape the response has led to incredible outcomes. #DesigningBetterFuturesTogether https://bit.ly/3y8NqZz
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🏥 Excited to share a groundbreaking case study: How co-design saved $400,000 per month in healthcare costs! 💡 Our team collaborated with The Health Alliance to implement a pilot program at Caboolture Hospital in Queensland, aiming to reduce emergency department presentations. The results were remarkable: 75% reduction in target client ED presentations 450% return on investment $1800 saving per client per month $400,000 monthly savings for the health system 🔑 The key? Complex Care Coordinators in GP clinics, bridging the gap between patients and various healthcare services. This pilot not only saved costs but also improved patient satisfaction, enhanced service integration, and optimised resource utilisation. Now being scaled to other hospitals, it has the potential to save billions if applied nationwide. This success story demonstrates the power of co-design and a test-and-learn approach in tackling complex healthcare challenges. Want to learn how we can help solve your organisation's challenges? Let's connect! #HealthcareInnovation #CostSavings #CoDesign #PatientCare
When co-design and complex challenges collide, we get closer to substantial and positive outcomes. A beautiful example of this is how The Health Alliance (a joint initiative between Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN) looked to reduce demand on emergency departments (ED). They chose to focus on patients with chronic and complex health conditions, as the data showed this cohort to be overrepresented in presentations to ED for conditions deemed non-urgent, putting pressure on an already-stretched health system. Through prototyping, testing and piloting, they found behavioural and structural ways to better support patient needs and to save the health system $400,000 per month. The evidence keeps building: Co-design is a core risk-managing approach organisations can use to increase confidence that the decisions being made actually address the challenges at hand and are shaped by the interest of those impacted. Relying solely and unilaterally on subject-matter expertise is the risk. Involving the people and representatives of the environments impacted to shape the response has led to incredible outcomes. #DesigningBetterFuturesTogether https://bit.ly/3y8NqZz
How we used co-design to reduce demand on emergency departments
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Emergency Physician, Board Director and MBA - advocating for health system change to provide quality and cost effective health care for all
“Demand growth for public hospital ED services has consistently exceeded population growth for over a decade” This article from McKinsey outlines the challenge Australasian EDs are facing, with increasing demands and increasing chronic and complicated disease The article outlines some of the other demand approaches from other services including the integration of the NHS digital and phone advice and triage services as well as Denmark’s utilisation of the a healthcare platform that is shared across the health system Australia still falls far behind in adoption of a digital health record that is useable across all aspects of health care and a reliable source of truth Not mentioned in this article is the need for ensuring hospitals operate at a capacity that allows for surge response. Patient flow from ED to the wards provides significant challenges across Australia, due to inadequate beds as well as a culture that perceives access block as an “ED problem “ Innovation is needed, but will significantly challenged by the need for significant change management to overcome entrenched cultural norms #resuscitateemergencycare #health #McKinsey #auspol https://lnkd.in/gfhk6qnR
Repairing the front door: how the Emergency Department model in Australia is changing | Australia & New Zealand
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It's once again *new report day* here at Reform Think Tank Towers. Massive congratulations to my brilliant colleagues, Rosie Beacon, Patrick King, and Florence Conway, who have been working long and hard on these three - count them! - new reports with vibrant ideas for the future of English primary care. Ahead of tomorrow's report from Lord Darzi, these papers set out a clear case: weak primary care, which handles 90% of NHS activity, undermines the entire system. We need to see primary care as more than what happens within the confines of the GP's office—it's about health creation in every community. 🔑 Key arguments include: - Embedding preventative practices and collaborating with local authorities, pharmacies, and community organisations. - Mobilising all the resources within local areas to intervene earlier, respond faster, and manage long-term illness. - A robust, practical reform programme that doesn't just boil down to utilising new technology or growign estate investment, but also community health workers, district nurses, and patient empowerment. 🔗 Link to the reports here: https://lnkd.in/eXUJtK-8 #healthcare #primarycare #prevention #healthpolicy #NHS #communityhealth #innovation #policy
Prescription for prevention: a new model of primary care - REFORM
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Healthcare should never be for profit.
State officials are stepping up preparations for what would happen if Steward Health Care were to cut back services or close hospitals in Eastern Mass., convening five regional meetings with hospitals and community health centers to plan for a possible influx of patients. https://ow.ly/tOBK50ReXIx
State steps up preparations for potential Steward hospital cutbacks or closures - The Boston Globe
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Global budgets as a replacement for fee-for-service, paired with models to improve population health and change hospital incentives is a promising alternative to more affordable and sustainable healthcare.
Payment Innovation in Emergency Care: A Case for Global Clinician Budgets
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Really important article highlighting the state of primary care in Massachusetts. I am proud of the work my organization is doing to raise awareness of this critical issue. Please give it a read!
MHQP is pleased to have made a significant contribution over the past few years to the growing awareness of the fragile state of #primarycare in Massachusetts. Last week, in collaboration with MHQP, the state’s The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) released an updated dashboard to measure the health of the primary care system in the Commonwealth. Now, based on these data, the Boston Globe Editorial Board has published an editorial highlighting the areas of greatest concern and recommending some key action steps to get primary care back on course in our state. We reprint the full content of this editorial with permission of the Boston Globe, with our gratitude. https://lnkd.in/erQ2vkhM Barbra Rabson David Weinstock Chris Koller Russ Phillips
Boston Globe Editorial Calls for Action on the Primary Care Crisis in Massachusetts - Massachusetts Health Quality Partners
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https://lnkd.in/eXDkjfhZ A Solution for Countries with Lack of Human Capital or with Low Healthcare Facilities Density Countrywide
Special Report: Virtual Care
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Learn how your health care organization can better manage Emergency Department overcrowding in this insight by Dawn Isaacs, RN, and Pat Oungpasuk from Moss Adams Health Care Consulting.
Mitigate Risk in Your Emergency Department
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Learn how your health care organization can better manage Emergency Department overcrowding in this insight by Dawn Isaacs, RN, and Pat Oungpasuk from Moss Adams Health Care Consulting.
Mitigate Risk in Your Emergency Department
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3moSophie Elms ☁️ Lisa Burns Michael Quast Lumai Tingey - another great example of co-design being used to improve outcomes for all parties 💛