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Discern, LLC 1501 Sulgrave Avenue, Suite 302 Baltimore, Maryland 21209 (410) 542-4470 phone (410) 542-9990 fax
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SERVICES Discern Consulting specializes in strategic planning, program design and analysis, program implementation and evaluation. We develop a customized health care strategy for each client that is tailored to specific needs, market dynamics and local health care policies. If you step |
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“Discern takes the time to understand how our company operates. This level of insight has resulted in a seamless, professional relationship between our organizations. We’re continually impressed with Discern’s high-quality work product.” - John DuMoulin, vice president of government relations, product development and education at URAC |
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inside our office, you might see a Discern consultant doing any number of activities, like creating a financial model, developing a project plan, advising a client or brainstorming program implementation ideas. Whether you are in the initial stages of a project, need assistance with a specific task, or would like to implement a program from start to finish, Discern can work with you to execute a seamless process at any stage of development. Discern offers a range of services focused on health system improvement: · Strategic planning, design and implementation of incentive reimbursement systems, including pay-for-performance, value-based benefit design and employee wellness programs. · Development of financial and statistical models, including ROI analysis, quality measurement metrics and scoring for rewards systems. · Development of health care accreditation standards. |
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· Health care policy research and review.
· Industry and organizational assessments.
· Identification of funding opportunities for program development and implementation.
· Marketing outreach, including developing implementation strategy, toolkits and communications materials.
· Health care conference planning and support.
· Ongoing management support.
CAPABILITIES INVENTORY Through our work to develop and implement innovative health incentives strategies, Discern’s talented staff has developed a broad array of skills and expertise:
Subject Matter Expertise Discern has completed projects related to a wide range of emerging tactics designed to promote health care improvements in quality and efficiency. We are especially eager to help health care organizations integrate these activities into a cohesive strategy: · Value-based purchasing · Physicians · Hospitals · Other healthcare professionals · Episode-based payment systems · Wellness programs and standards · Chronic disease management programs · Employer purchasing strategies
Technical Skills Discern has the necessary skills needed to execute the day-to-day tasks required for our client projects: · ROI Analysis · Complex spreadsheet models · Simulation · Program implementation · Program design · Project management · Marketing/communications · Research and writing · Meeting facilitation
Network and Resources Success often depends on tapping into the right connections and resources. Discern has developed relationships with a long list of industry leaders who can help ensure that our work has an impact in the real world: · National health quality organizations · Health plan quality and payment leaders · Benefits consultants · Large employers · Federal government agencies · CMS · AHRQ
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