This presentation took place at The 2024;OPEN MINDS;Executive Leadership Retreat. Keynote speaker James A. Polo, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Carelon Behavioral Health discussed Carelon’s ‘boots on the ground’ approach for enhancing access to care for people living with serious mental illness,;exploring cutting-edge digital innovations shaping the future of crisis platforms and learn about Carelon’s collaborative partnerships with Walmart to provide convenient and affordable care.

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Performance & Financial Management

The performance and financial management of health and human service provider organizations depends on several factors, including quality measures, staffing models, and the organization’s overall internal processes such as revenue and billing cycles and unit costs. As the market shifts from volume to value, provider organizations face new challenges for financial viability and revenue maximization. Provider organizations must consider their performance, liquidity, risk tolerance, leverage, efficiency, and portfolio balancing to ensure optimal financial management and long-term sustainability as the market shifts away from fee-for-service models to value-based reimbursement.


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