Advance
Care
Planning
A Strategic Imperative for Healthcare Organizations
Enhanced with Latest Research Evidence
Executive Summary
Advance Care Planning (ACP) represents a critical opportunity for healthcare organizations navigating the evolving landscape of value-based care. This enhanced white paper examines the clinical, operational, and financial benefits of implementing a comprehensive ACP program, providing healthcare leaders with actionable strategies and the latest evidence to enhance patient care while realizing significant return on investment.
98.5%
completion rates for Healthcare Power of Attorney documentation
98.5%
completion rates for Healthcare Power of Attorney documentation
Key Research Findings:
Research demonstrates that effective ACP programs can lead to:
52.9%
completion of POLST forms
98.5%
completion rates for Healthcare Power of Attorney documentation
98.5%
completion rates for Healthcare Power of Attorney documentation
98.5%
completion rates for Healthcare Power of Attorney documentation
WellSpan Health's systematic ACP implementation showed patients with completed ACP were less likely to use ICU care despite having higher acuity scores
Mayo Clinic Florida demonstrated ACP consultation increased advance directive completion from historic rates of 1% to 65.9% in primary care and from 3% to 28.1% in oncology practices
Recent peer-reviewed research published in JAMA Palliative Medicine, American Journal of Managed Care, and NEJM Catalyst confirms ACP leads to more efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective care