A Journey Through Population Health

A Journey Through Population Health is organized by American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).

Original Course Release Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: December 15, 2026

Description:
A Journey Through Population Health is designed to aid physician leaders in developing a more comprehensive and actionable knowledge base around population health. Using video lectures, self-reflective inquiry, and interactive learning activities, this course will illuminate your awareness of both the complexity and scope of population health, equipping you with the perspectives and approaches to effectively lead in the healthcare setting with a deepened awareness of the impacts of population health factors on patient care. We will address the challenges faced and solutions created by 21st century healthcare providers. We will also discuss how prevention and quality outcomes are linked to an organization’s bottom line, leading to an exploration of the latest critical data, pivotal studies, and key viewpoints on population health.

Objectives:
• Explain the basic precepts of population health.
• Describe features of the U.S. healthcare system that impede achieving better population health.
• Define value-based care and give three examples each of “high-value” and “low-value” care.
• Discuss at least three examples of value-based care programs.
• Outline several specific applications of the principles of population health management for your practice or health system.