On today’s Practice Freedom, Dr. Clive Fields, co-founder of VillageMD and one of the most influential clinical executives in modern healthcare, offers his unique perspective on this question. Drawing from his years of experience, he discusses the essence of independent private practice and how the future of healthcare is changing with a move towards value-based care and outcome-based reimbursement.
What happens when the conventional way of doing things in healthcare is challenged?
On today’s Practice Freedom, Dr. Clive Fields, co-founder of VillageMD and one of the most influential clinical executives in modern healthcare, offers his unique perspective on this question. Drawing from his years of experience, he discusses the essence of independent private practice and how the future of healthcare is changing with a move towards value-based care and outcome-based reimbursement.
We navigate the intricacies of the healthcare system and how it affects both providers and patients. We explore how providers, rather than insurance companies, are becoming more central to the healthcare model, getting paid for keeping people healthy instead of treating them when they fall sick. Dr. Fields shares his insights about this shift, discussing its potential to reduce future healthcare costs and improve patient care.
In the final part of our conversation, we delve into Dr. Fields’ personal journey. From his transition from a healthcare provider to a leader, he reveals the vision and mission of VillageMD. With a focus on leadership, transparency, and impact, Dr. Fields articulates how these elements have been pivotal in shaping the growth of his organization and what he believes the future of healthcare and technology holds.
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