The first step in building a new population health program is to analyze the data infrastructure capabilities and sources of information. Effective population health management requires robust data collection, integration, and analysis capabilities to identify and stratify patient populations, track health outcomes, and monitor program effectiveness. Understanding the current data infrastructure will enable the director to assess whether the existing systems can support the new program and what enhancements may be needed.
Implement artificial intelligence programs to stratify patients into categories of risk (A): While important, this is a later step that depends on having a solid data infrastructure in place.
Identify strategies to incorporate social determinants of health screenings (B): This is also crucial but should follow an understanding of the data infrastructure and capabilities.
Design a complex care management program focused on chronic health conditions (C): Designing the program is important but must be informed by a thorough analysis of the data capabilities.
Reference
NAHQ Body of Knowledge: Data Management in Population Health Programs
NAHQ CPHQ Exam Preparation Materials: Steps to Building a Population Health Program