10 steps to change healthcare delivery and save money

1. Define the planned change in care and the expected results
2. Estimate how the type and volume of services will change
3. Determine how payments and revenue will change under the current payment system
4. Determine how the costs of services will change
5. Calculate the changes in operating margins for providers
6. Calculate the changes in payment that providers need
7. Determine whether a business case exists for both purchasers and providers
8. Refine the changes in care to improve the business case
9. Analyze the impacts of deviations from planned care and expected outcomes
10. Design a payment model to pay adequately for desired services, desired outcomes, and controls variation and risk

Source: Fierce Healthcare
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