With collaborative care evolving among various organizations, leadership is key in creating "learning health systems," according to a recent Institute of Medicine report. The report from the Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care calls on multi-focal, networked, and dynamic leaders for continuous improved outcomes while reducing the healthcare costs, particularly with organizational changes for coordinated leadership, as well as incentives for changes in disease patterns.
"Collectively healthcare stakeholders possess the knowledge, expertise and leadership necessary to transform the system. What is the most acutely needed is a shared commitment to improving the efficacy, safety, value and appropriateness of care delivered," according to the report. Report (.pdf)