Patient-First Care
Blog Series
These blogs reveal a path forward in which patient-first, accountable care is the foundation for a more inclusive, accessible, and effective health care system.
Drawing insights from diverse patient voices and expert input, our blogs explore the need for “patient-first care” and the promise of accountable care to transform women’s health outcomes and support equitable access across the board.
October 9th, 2024
The People Demand It. Experts Agree. It’s Time to Deliver Patient-First Care.
What is this blog post about?
This blog delves into the urgent need for a shift toward “patient-first care” that focuses on quality, not quantity, in health care. Drawing from voices of patients and experts, United States of Care outlines principles to guide policy reforms aimed at improving care coordination, financial incentives, and whole-person health services. Key insights reveal that people across demographics desire a system that treats them as whole individuals, aligns with their health needs, and encourages proactive, accountable care.
November 15th, 2024
When You Prioritize Accountable Care, You Improve Women’s Health.
What is this blog post about?
This post explores how accountable care models can significantly enhance women’s health outcomes, from maternal health to chronic disease management. The blog summarizes insights from a recent Congressional briefing co-hosted by United States of Care, where experts discussed the potential of innovative payment reforms to improve access, quality, and coordination of care for women. Through patient stories and models like CMMI’s Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) and the GUIDE Model, the post emphasizes the importance of embracing payment reform to support women’s health across the lifespan, particularly for historically underserved populations.