Kenneth Cohen, MD
Articles
Moving Evidence From Research to Practice: Q&A With Ken Cohen, MD
In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.
Health Outcomes Under Full-Risk Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare
Physician groups under 2-sided risk–based Medicare Advantage provide care associated with higher quality and efficiency compared with care by these same groups under fee-for-service Medicare.
Potential Spillover Effects on Traditional Medicare When Physicians Bear Medicare Advantage Risk
Medicare beneficiaries treated by physicians with high levels of Medicare Advantage risk exposure had higher care quality and efficiency outcomes compared with those treated by other physicians.
Use of Evidence and Technology to Improve Quality and Eliminate Low-Value Care
One-third of health care in the United States is wasted. Despite this recognition, solutions are sparse. The Optimal Care model combines evidence-based medicine, patient-centered technology, and outcomes reporting to transform health care.
