Challenge
Despite significant advancements in medical science and technology, a considerable portion of the global population still grapples with limited access to essential healthcare services. Socioeconomic factors, geographical disparities, and systemic disparities create challenging conditions for people to manage their conditions, contributing to the widening gap in health outcomes. Ongoing global health challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have further underscored the vulnerabilities within existing healthcare infrastructures, emphasizing the need for a more robust and accessible system.
What’s more, the World Economic Forum estimates the global cost of chronic diseases will reach $47 trillion by 2037, further creating financial burdens on an already-strained system.
As we navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, it becomes increasingly evident that creating a resilient network for people to be healthy at home is not just a desirable goal but an essential one.
Solution
Recognizing the critical need for a more holistic and patient-centric approach to healthcare, JCHI — in partnership with UC San Diego Health’s Population Health — is supporting and promoting the development of several innovative solutions for healthcare monitoring, communication, and information dissemination.
Called Project 10,000 (P10,000), the program aims to enroll 10,000 patients on EHR integrated digital health solutions in the next five years. The multi-modal program currently encompasses 11 initiatives covering chronic conditions, behavioral health, and post-acute care. The goal is to foster a healthcare environment where individuals with chronic conditions and mental health challenges receive the comprehensive support they need, while empowering patients to take an active role in managing their chronic conditions.