“Primary care is an investment; the rest of healthcare is a payment.” In the 8th episode of the ALTIUS Answers podcast, CEO Stephanie Dorwart is joined by guest Dr. Jed Constantz, healthcare strategist and leading expert in primary care finance and delivery, to discuss the evolution of primary care as the center of the patient care experience. Throughout 30+ years in healthcare, Dr. Constantz has developed tools and resources for primary care providers, specifically his trademarked program the Patient Commitment Level, focused on patient engagement and high-level activation in an effort to reduce costs and drive greater efficiency. Dr. Constantz believes that everyone deserves a relationship with primary care and recognizes the opportunity for providers to coordinate care planning for all patient needs going forward. With the dramatic shift to telehealth services and the significant impact on public health related to the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Constantz shares tactics that primary care practices in all markets can use to ensure success now and beyond the pandemic. Listen to the podcast to learn more!
