Recently Funded Projects: Embracing Healthy Change through Lifestyle Medicine

Embracing Healthy Change through Lifestyle Medicine: A Conversation with UPMC Leadership and Stakeholders

Funder: Beckwith Institute

Summary: During an open forum event, UPMC leaders and stakeholders will explore best-practice lifestyle medicine initiatives and models utilized by other health systems which have been proven to decrease medical costs and improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions. The goal of the forum is to spearhead UPMC’s transformation into a leader of cost-effective, efficient lifestyle medicine, while understanding the challenges that will be encountered during implementation.

Elements of the forum will include:

  • Reviewing lifestyle medicine initiatives implemented at UPMC including: The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) demonstration at UPMC, Prescription for Wellness Health Plan Innovation and HVI-sponsored Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Prototype.
  • Conducting breakout sessions to explore the implications of existing and future clinical models and environmental initiatives that promote support healthy lifestyles for UPMC employees and patients.

 

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