Charting the Course of Healthcare: David Muhlestein on the Transition to VBC

In this edition of Pophealth Week, we welcome David Muhlestein, PhD, JD, an influential figure in healthcare research and entrepreneurship with a passion for reforming healthcare payment and delivery systems. Our conversation centers on the advancement and, potentially, the maturation of the market towards value-based care models, spanning from HMOs to ACOs and including a variety of initiatives in both public (Medicare, Medicaid) and private sectors. David offers his expertise to define the landscape, shedding light on the hurdles and prospects facing practitioners in this evolving space.

A proclaimed data and policy enthusiast, David is renowned for his contributions to discussions on value-based care and the progression of healthcare systems. His roles include Visiting Policy Fellow at the Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University and Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health. His previous positions have seen him as the Chief Research and Innovation Officer for Health Management Associates, and Chief Strategy and Chief Research Officer for Leavitt Partners, along with a tenure as Adjunct Assistant Professor of The Dartmouth Institute (TDI) at Dartmouth College. David's academic credentials are comprehensive, holding a PhD in Health Services Management and Policy, JD, MHA, and MS from The Ohio State University, alongside a BA from Brigham Young University. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the future of healthcare with us!