Population health management focuses on improving the health outcomes of a specific group by managing and coordinating care across the health continuum. Ensuring timely access to eye examinations for people with diabetes is a prime example of population health management because it targets a specific group (people with diabetes) and addresses a preventive measure (eye exams) to reduce the risk of complications, such as diabetic retinopathy.
* Reducing medication errors in a pharmacy (B): While important, this is more related to patient safety and quality improvement in a specific setting rather than population health management.
* Reducing turn-around times in the emergency department (C): This improves efficiency but is not directly related to managing the health of a specific population.
* Ensuring accurate medication reconciliation for people in hospice care (D): This is critical for patient care but focuses on a specific care process rather than broad population health management.
References
* NAHQ Body of Knowledge: Population Health Management and Preventive Care
* NAHQ CPHQ Exam Preparation Materials: Examples of Population Health Strategies
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