VBC Insights: Advancing Post Hospital Recovery Through Value Based Models

As hospitals and health systems continue to evolve in value-based care, optimizing the post-acute recovery process has become a top priority. On this episode Dan is joined by Diane Shifley, Assistant Vice President of Population Health and Post-Acute Services at a major Chicago health system to discuss how robust transitions-in-care programs can drive better patient outcomes. She shares insights on the critical role of early patient evaluation—whether at hospital admission or pre-surgery—in shaping effective transitions. They explore how transitional care models that include post-acute facilities and home care can reduce readmission rates, improve patient satisfaction, and control post-acute costs. This episode offers actionable strategies to strengthen your transitions-in-care to support patients through successful recovery. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen