Doulas, with their specialized training in providing emotional, physical, and educational support during childbirth, are becoming increasingly integral in modern maternity care. For hospitals navigating the intricacies of capitated contracts—where fixed payments are made irrespective of services rendered—the role of a doula presents a compelling financial argument. Evidence suggests that doula-assisted births may lead to fewer medical interventions, shorter labor durations, and reduced postpartum complications. These reductions not only enhance the childbirth experience for mothers but also translate into tangible cost savings for hospitals. In an era where patient satisfaction is paramount and efficiency is sought, the integration of doulas in the childbirth process is both a qualitative and quantitative win for healthcare.

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The tool is easy to use and only requires a handful of questions about your institution, including enrollment size, approximate institutional drop-out rate, and approximate per student tuition rate. Based on this information, the calculator will give economic estimates for both your institution and students.

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Healthcare Startups take too long to go to market hence innovations do not get to the American people in a form and fashion conducive to the aims of healthcare quality and performance in population health management.
When I left my management role at Humana to enter into the startup world, I was shocked to find that a vast majority of Health Tech organizations are founded by innovators with non-healthcare backgrounds.

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“The patient-centered medical home has served as a catalyst and organizing philosophy to refine our state care delivery system. It has brought stakeholders from both the public and private sector together to organize around a philosophy of care delivery that brings value to our citizens. This model serves to create value in our health care system through improving the quality of care delivered to patients and maximizing the value of each health care dollar spent.”

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