Dr. K sits down with Tim Lash, MBA, President of West Health, a foundation dedicated to building Value Based Care (VBC) for seniors. They discuss working to lower the cost of healthcare to enable seniors to age in place with access to high quality, affordable healthcare. With over 25 years of diverse experience spanning management consulting, finance, and medical devices, Tim’s career journey epitomizes a profound passion for reimagining value exchange in healthcare systems. Dr. K commends Tim Lash and West Health’s ability to drive tangible change, rooted in deliberate action and measurable outcomes.
Takeaways
- Embracing the concept of ‘successful aging,’ their comprehensive approach leverages resources from the West Health Institute and Policy Center to maximize impact. By amalgamating trustee vision with medical expertise, they transform dollars into ‘smart dollars,’ optimizing every deployment.
- At West Health, the interpretation of ‘innovation’ is deeply rooted in enhancing healthcare delivery. It involves leveraging existing resources to enact impactful changes, whether through redistribution or strategic adjustments, ultimately driving tangible improvements in outcomes.
- Their multi-faceted approach encompasses primary care, specialized clinics, and telehealth solutions, emphasizing personalized, whole-person care. This ethos extends to grant-making principles, emphasizing lasting impact, cross-sector collaboration, and disruptive innovation.
This article was originally published on the SonarMD website and is republished here with permission.
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Dr. Lawrence Kosinski (@lrkosinski) is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of SonarMD – a care coordination and drug optimization solution for gut health. After spending 30+ years of his career as a leading clinician and researcher in gastroenterology, Dr. K is now 100% dedicated to bringing patients, providers and payers together to advance value-based care. Dr. K is routinely tapped to present at leading GI and payer conferences, including DDW, GI Outlook, AHIP and others. He has published numerous research projects and previously served on the governing board of the American Gastroenterological Association.
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