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Our Healthcare System: Its Challenges Rising healthcare costs Growing numbers of uninsured Increasing shortages of caregivers Accelerating numbers of chronically ill
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Provide access to affordable care Reverse the trend of avoidable illness Emphasize staying well Focus on information technology that leads to better healthcare decisions Meeting the Challenge Collectively...
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…and Individually Achieve healthier lifestyles Take responsibility for health behaviors & choices
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The Hospital Community’s Vision
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What Would this Framework for Change Mean for Our Country & State? Reduced chronic illness Healthier, balanced lives for children & adults Efficient, affordable care Access to coverage & care Care experience would exceed expectations
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Arizona’s Hospitals Promote Health $397 million in uncompensated care in 2008
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Arizona’s Hospitals Promote Health $1 billion in community health improvement as well as other community benefit programs delivered to 1.5 million Arizonans—25 percent of the state’s population—in 2006
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Focus on the Framework: Healthcare for All, Paid for By All Current Status High rates of uninsured in Arizona
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Focus on the Framework: Healthcare for All, Paid for By All Framework for Change Creating a network of non-profit, non-government entities offering health plans that would: negotiate rates with providers compete with commercial insurers For hospitals to thrive in our communities, payment cannot be based on Medicare rates
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Focus on the Framework: Wellness in Arizona Current Status Chronic disease is leading cause of death Obesity impacts significant numbers Consumers do not pursue prevention
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Framework for Change Focusing on primary care Promoting healthy behaviors Focus on the Framework: Wellness in Arizona
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Focus on the Framework: Efficient & Affordable Care in Arizona Current Status Premiums soaring People curtailing care due to cost Public payment system underpays, leading to higher cost to businesses & consumers
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Focus on the Framework: Efficient & Affordable Care Framework for Change Create a value-based purchasing program Reauthorize Section 1011 Ban physician self-referral to hospitals in which they have a financial interest
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Focus on the Framework: Highest Quality Care in Arizona Current Status Arizona’s national status as a leader Shortage of doctors, nurses & other healthcare professionals
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Focus on the Framework: Highest Quality Care Framework for Change Increased investment in Graduate Medical Education (GME) Reduce avoidable hospitals re-admissions
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Focus on the Framework: Best Information Good information Good results
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Key Opportunities To Improve: Arizonans’ collective health status System efficiency Quality To Reduce: Chronic disease Administrative costs Uncompensated care
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The Bottom Line Does the Plan: Expand access to healthcare Improve the health of our nation Emphasize quality Reduce costs
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