Treating More than Symptoms: A Proposal to Address the Socio-Economic Needs of the Patient - Business Plan

The intent of this document is to provide a framework for meeting the physical and social needs of the patient through the integration of non-profit agencies and benevolent organizations into the primary care setting.

The transition to value-based health care in the United States is no longer something for the future. It is here now. To succeed in this model, while treating any given patient for an acute illness, chronic illness, or even minor trauma, clinicians and staff must also focus time, attention and effort on preventative care. This is especially true with over a dozen value-based payment structures and alternative payment models (APMs) now offered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) as well as with most major insurance companies. (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 2019).