Tag: building value in healthcare

2019 Recap and Beyond in “DPC”

Direct Primary Care (DPC) continues to grow at a blistering pace. Over the past four years we have seen DPC mature from 273 clinics to 1,195 (DPC Mapper). While KPI Ninja’s own journey into DPC started in 2017, 2019 was by far the best year yet. Some of the most exciting happenings in our DPC…
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12 Monumental Months in Redefining “HIE”

Healthcare has seen some tremendous change in the last twelve months with advancements in precision medicine, healthcare disparities, alternative payment models and Ninjas. Yes, Ninjas . . . 2019 was a historic year for KPI Ninja’s pursuit of disrupting the healthcare system by redefining what is possible when Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) become aligned to…
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PCMH: The Picture on the Outside of the Box for Primary Care Improvement

The fundamental concept behind many of the primary care transformation models is simple: improve clinical outcomes within a reasonable price point. While Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) may not be the silver bullet to all your operational struggles, it may be a worthwhile reference to use at various points along your journey. PCMH is a team-based,…
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2019 Quality Measurement: What’s In and What’s Out

After decades of measuring and reporting health care quality without transformative change in outcomes, industry and government are realizing the fundamental problem is in the infrastructure of our system. Quality measurement and improvement has evolved over the years from early work centered on evidence-based practice to more recently with the turn of the century, a…
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PHP partnered with KPI Ninja to demonstrate Benefits to Members for Both Utilization and Quality

Primary Health Partners partnered with KPI Ninja to demonstrate Benefits to Members for Both Utilization and Quality – Primary care is a crucial component of living longer, healthier lives. Adults in the United States who have an established primary care provider tend to have lower healthcare costs and lower odds of death than those who…
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