For more than two decades, shared decision making has been recognized for its potential to empower patients and reduce utilization for preference sensitive conditions. As the United States increasingly moves to a value-based healthcare system that places an emphasis on patient experience as well as the cost of care, SDM has become a hot topic.
This white paper provides background on shared decision making, describes how the market has changed (resulting in renewed interest), and offers a high-level roadmap with 5 tips for its successful adoption by provider groups and health plans.
