From Concept to Model: The Making of LEAD

About this episode

The episode discusses the LEAD model's mission, design features, and application insights with key guests from the Innovation Center.

In this episode of the Pop Health Podcast, Coral's Maria Alexander and Joy Chen welcome Meredith Yinger, Model Lead for the Innovation Center’s LEAD (Long-term Enhanced ACO Design) Model and Emily Bezold, Senior Advisor to the Center’s ACO portfolio. Together, they explore more about the mission and vision for LEAD, how the model came to fruition, the Center’s rationale for key design features, and what potential applicants may want to know before they apply.

People in this episode

Hosts: Maria Alexander, Joy Chen

Guests: Meredith Yinger, Emily Bezold

Topics covered

• ACO Design
• Healthcare Innovation
• Model Development
• Health Policy
• Long-term Care

Keywords

• LEAD Model
• ACO
• Healthcare
• Innovation Center
• Model Design
• Application Process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Innovation Center, LEAD, Center’s ACO portfolio

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