Ken Yale

Clinical Integration. Population Health and Accountable Care, Third Edition Ken Yale

Publisher Marketing: Clinical Integration. Population Health and Accountable Care, Third Edition provides a fresh set of insights and new information on the evolution of Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) and other new models of provider collaboration across the United States (U. S.) healthcare system. The third edition transitions from the second edition collaborative work of its four original authors to a 14-chapter anthology, each chapter authored by industry experts and edited by the second edition authors. This new edition provides a refresh on the issues covered in the second edition, along with introducing a number of new topics. Patient engagement, care coordination, behavioral health, and industry standards are new areas of importance for provider-sponsored organizations that are discussed for the first time in this edition. The audience for this collaborative anthology is multi-faceted. The content covered is expanded to meet the needs of several industry stakeholders including: Physician Leaders and Practitioners Payers Healthcare Policy Makers Healthcare Law Academic and Research Consumers This latest edition is a significant addition to the print and digital reference collection of healthcare leaders. We believe this book will provide a roadmap through the many complex issues that must be considered in the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Contributor Bio:  Yale, Ken Bruce Flareau, MD, FAAFP, FACPE, CPE, is the president of BayCare Physician Partners, and executive vice president of BayCare Health System, in Clearwater, Florida. As a family physician, Dr. Flareau has served as a professor in two universities, has written and spoke nationally and internationally on a variety of health care topics. As an academic, president of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, and physician executive, Dr. Flareau has over 20 years of healthcare experience. Ken Yale, DDS, JD, is vice president of Clinical Solutions at ActiveHealth Management. Previously he built and launched innovative health technologies and business models for a variety of health organizations, including clinically integrated networks, patient-centered medical homes, accountable care organizations, health plans, medical management companies, and health information technology companies. Before building innovative health businesses, he was chief of staff of the White House Office of Science and Technology, served as a special assistant to the President and executive director of the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC), was legislative counsel to the U. S. Senate, and a commissioned officer in the U. S. Public Health Service. J. M. Bohn, MBA, is founder of Clinical Horizons, Inc. and focuses on communications, planning, and secondary research initiatives related to health care industry transformation and innovation. These fields include health information technology, health care provider, and academic research issues. Joanne's MBA is from the University of Louisville and in 2014 she is a PhD candidate with a specialization in health management at the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Colin Konschak, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSS, is the managing partner of DIVURGENT, a healthcare management consulting firm. Mr. Konschak is a registered pharmacist, has an MBA in health services administration, is board-certified in healthcare management, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Colin leads DIVURGENT's advisory service consulting practice focused on operational and information technology strategies, including those related to accountable care organizations and clinically integrated networks. Contributor Bio:  Bohn, Joanne Bruce Flareau, MD, FAAFP, FACPE, CPE, is Chief Medical Informatics Officer and Vice President of Physician Alignment for BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL. As a Family Physician, Academician, President of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians and Physician executive, Dr. Flareau has over 20 years of healthcare experience. J. M. Bohn, MBA, is founder of Clinical Horizons, Inc., and KMI Communications LLC. Ms. Bohn focuses on communications, publishing, and research efforts related to the healthcare and science sectors. Colin Konschak, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSS is the managing partner of DIVURGENT, a healthcare management consulting firm. Colin is a registered pharmacist, has an MBA in health services administration, is board certified in healthcare management, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Colin leads DIVURGENT's Advisory Service consulting practice focused on operational and information technology strategies including those related to Accountable Care Organizations.