Health Systems Aren’t Ready for Shift to Patient-Centered Care, CEO Survey from CU Denver Finds

2022 Health Systems’ Climate Study details health systems’ plans to future-proof their organizations following the pandemic — and raises questions about whether CEOs are taking sufficient action
April 19, 2022
University of Colorado Denver

For U.S. health systems emerging from the pandemic, the promise of patient-centered care is within reach, according to the 2022 Health Systems’ Climate Study. The study finds that health systems are shifting from the system-centered mindset — which left many unprepared to meet patient needs during the pandemic — to a patient-focused approach that will enable them to improve care quality and the patient experience while lowering costs.

Although health systems are up for patient-centered care, a lot of miles to go before it is implemented

Published by ​​the University of Colorado Denver’s Health Administration Research Consortium (HARC), the second annual Health Systems’ Climate Study is a snapshot of healthcare leaders’ goals and plans for 2022. Its findings are the outcome of a survey of 133 U.S. health system CEOs representing $263 billion in revenue and 1.2 million employees. The study aims to equip health system leaders and policymakers with the insights necessary to make smarter strategic decisions.

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