The Decade Ahead: Customization of Diagnosis, Care & Cure

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 1PM Eastern

http://www.healthwebsummit.com/care060810.htm

      Convergence of Consumerism, Genomics and The Internet
      Customization of Dx, Tx and Rx under a patient-centered model of care

      Change Drivers: Chronic disease; Digitization; & Convergence of behavior, socio-economic & genetic factors
      Six key areas around which health systems will incorporate customization for patient-centered care
      Examples of new health delivery models in the future and touch points of care that are customized
      Specific recommendations to build towards a patient-centered model of care customized to individuals
      Based on in-depth global research from PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Research Institute

The main thesis is that care, in the future, will be customized to individuals as performance metrics, payment, outcomes, incentives, services and treatments address differences in their needs and preferences and as the focus of health systems shifts from reactive medicine to prevention and cure. This thesis is based on a year-long study by PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Research Institute, including interviews with 200 health leaders in 25 countries around the world.

The session will include four sections:

1. In-depth examination of three predominant drivers of the change: 1) Chronic diseases, 2) Digitization: 3) A broader view of the converged health influences of behavioral, socio-economic and genetic factors that are not within the control of today’s medical delivery system.
2. Exploration six key areas around which health systems are likely to incorporate customization as they build a system of patient-centered care. These areas include incentive based payment, funding mechanisms, patient communication, workforce, broad-based regulatory reforms and electronic medical records.
3. Examples of new health delivery models in the future and touch points of care that are customized.
4. Specific recommendations for health leaders as they work toward a patient-centered model of care customized to individuals.

Observations and recommendations will be tailored to the needs of healthcare stakeholders who have the responsibility of guiding health systems and organizational growth and adaptation. The presentation will cut across all health segments—health systems, physicians, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, medical devices and life sciences and will present a blueprint for change that session participants can incorporate into their respective planning processes. The discussion will examine policy and societal changes, scientific development, technology and cultural expectations.

The basis of this presentation rests on the data and analysis laid out in a paper published by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute, entitled HealthCast: The Customization of Diagnosis, Care and Cure. The report reflects proprietary research conducted by PwC, including more than 200 in-depth interviews in 25 countries with thought leaders and executives representing government, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, clinicians, academics and the business community and a survey of 3,500 individuals in seven countries and 590 leaders of health plans, providers, government, employers, physician groups and pharmaceutical/life science firms in 20 countries.

 

Individual Registration Fee: $195. Audio Conference CD-ROM: $40 for attendees; $255 for non-attendees after the event. Corporate Site licensing also available. Click here to register or call 209.577.4888.