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Chapter 10 - Expanding the Role of Patients in Health Care

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2025

Gregory J. Privitera
Affiliation:
St Bonaventure University, New York
James J. Gillespie
Affiliation:
Saint Mary's College, Indiana
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This final chapter brings the themes of the book to a meaningful conclusion by focusing on the evolving roles of patients and providers in fostering a more inclusive and equitable health care system. It emphasizes patient-centric care, where patients actively participate in decision-making processes, validating their voices as integral to health care delivery. The chapter explores Community-Engaged Health care as a transformative model that empowers communities and addresses health disparities. It also examines financial incentive models, advocating for a shift from fee-for-service structures to value-based care and patient-reported outcome measures to align care with patient needs. Drawing lessons from the pandemic, the chapter highlights the benefits of community-centered care and expanded provider roles. Concluding the book’s journey through the complexities of health care policy, it calls for collaborative efforts among stakeholders – the 6 Ps (patients, policy makers, pharmacies, pharmaceuticals, payers, and providers) – to establish patient-focused health care policies that prioritize people over politics, leaving readers with a vision for an inclusive health care future.

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