Challenge:

The Washington Health Alliance sought innovative solutions to fund primary care more effectively by reducing low-value healthcare services. Policymakers seek evidence-based strategies to realign incentives and optimize healthcare spending.

Solution:

Our team developed a comprehensive white paper that explored evidence-based approaches to reduce low-value care while redirecting resources to primary care funding. Key components included:

• Literature review & analysis of incentive-based models.

• Evaluation of alternative payment structures, such as population-based health budgets, risk-sharing agreements, and bundled payments.

• Stakeholder analysis to assess the impact on healthcare providers, payers, and policymakers.

• SWOT assessment to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with implementation.

• Policy recommendations & implementation roadmap tailored to Washington State’s healthcare landscape.

Results:

The white paper was well-received by the Washington Health Alliance, providing actionable insights into aligning healthcare incentives with cost-effective, high-quality care. The SWOT analysis was particularly highlighted as a valuable and insightful component, offering a practical framework for implementation.