The new practitioner: 3 health system leaders on how teams are changing the value of care

The conventional role of the provider is changing. Where physicians once stood alone, a team of practitioners is emerging to more efficiently provide high-value care across patient populations.

These changes mean new skill sets are needed — in health education, disease management and teamwork. Understanding and addressing this workforce change and the skills required to survive it will be essential for the success of hospitals today and tomorrow. The following health system leaders provided some perspective on how this change is playing out at their hospitals and what they are doing to stay abreast of the transformation.