‘‘ My hope is that as a community, we don’t take our foot off the accelerator to bring about change in so many needed areas”
– Andrea Walsh
“We have used a lot of our COVID experience to “road test” the plan – what we learned over the past year, where do we need to accelerate or do things differently,” described Walsh. “Setting our 2025 goals helps us articulate what it looks like when we achieve our vision and mission,” she added. Making healthcare and coverage simple and affordable is a huge priority for HealthPartners. Likewise, eliminating healthcare disparities for women and children, emphasizing women and children of color, tops the list. “There are inequities in the Twin Cities community – some of the worst in the nation – our goal is to eliminate healthcare disparities in maternal and infant health,” emphasized Walsh. Looking ahead, it’s clear that Andrea has optimism for the future as we come out of the pandemic. “My hope is that as a community, we don’t take our foot off the accelerator to bring about change in so many needed areas,” she states. Undoubtedly, Walsh will be at the forefront, pressing forward to make a difference in her community’s health and wellbeing.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS What does the future hold for HealthPartners? An unwavering commitment to the mission. Last year, the organization unveiled a new set of ambitious health objectives called “2025 Partners for Better Health Goals.” These align with the company’s efforts to improve health and wellbeing, increase affordability, and create the best experience possible.
As part of these efforts, HealthPartners plans to:
Emphasize their new summary measure of health and wellbeing to provide an overall measure of success and progress towards improving health and wellbeing in the population. Monitor patient-reported outcomes to reveal whether the care provided produces the outcomes patients expect. Focus on partnerships in the community since most of what contributes to individual health and wellbeing happen outside the care system.
ABOUT HEALTHPARTNERS
HealthPartners is an integrated, nonprofit health care provider and health insurance company based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Founded in 1957, HealthPartners commits to improve health and wellbeing in partnership with members, patients, and the community. Their focus is on making health care simpler and more affordable.
Create care and coverage that is simple and affordable for patients and members.
Prioritize a healthy start for every child and eliminate health care disparities for women and children of color.
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