Executive Briefings | May 17, 2016
Consumer Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Population Health
Earlier this month, my colleague Athena Mandros discussed the relationship between education level and the management of chronic conditions – and the importance of consumer engagement to improving health outcomes (see Less Consumer Education Demands More Consumer Engagement). As we move into a more value-based market, there is an increased focus on consumer engagement – studies show that consumers who are engaged or "activated" in their care have lower health care costs and better outcomes. Health Affairs reports that consumers who . . .