The Wellness Blueprint: Tailoring Solutions to Community Needs

The Wellness Blueprint: Tailoring Solutions to Community Needs." We've already identified the problems and understand the social determinants at play—now it's time to propose impactful solutions. We'll be exploring how to match solutions to identified problems, differentiate your program from existing ones, and effectively communicate your value proposition. Think of your solution as an elevator pitch: it should be clear, concise, and compelling. Join us as we break down the key principles for crafting a focused and achievable community health management plan. Stay tuned, and let's make a difference together!

Tami Moser [00:00:00]: Welcome back to the community health management design podcast. I'm doctor Moser. And today, we're tackling an exciting topic, defining the solution for your plan. We can look at this like the wellness blueprint. You're tailoring solutions to your community needs, and you've identified the problem. You understand the social determinants at play, and now it's time to propose a solution. But here's the catch. We need to keep it simple, engaging, and straight to the point.

Tami Moser [00:00:31]: This week, we are tackling the process of developing solutions and a unique value position position to go with your identified problem. So let's start with matching solutions to identify problems, differentiating your program from existing solutions, and thinking about how to communicate value clearly and concisely. Think of your solution as the elevator pitch for your community health management plan. You should be able to explain it to someone in the time it takes to ride an elevator. Clear, concise, and compelling. Let's break this down with some key principles. 1st, direct response. Your solution should be a direct answer to your problem statement.

Tami Moser [00:01:19]: If you've identified lack of access to healthy food as a key issue, your solution should address that head on. Keep it simple. Avoid jargon and technical terms. Your grandmother should be able to understand your solution. If you find yourself using complex medical terminology, stop and rephrase. Focus on the what, not the how. At this stage, we're interested in what your solution will achieve, not the nitty gritty details of implementation. We're gonna get to that later.

Tami Moser [00:01:53]: Engage, don't exhaust. Your solution should spark interest and curiosity. It's the trailer for your plan, not the full length feature film. Let's take an example. Say our problem statement is low income families in Greenville are experiencing high rates of childhood obesity due to limited access to affordable healthy food options and safe outdoor spaces for physical activity. Clear, concise, outlines exactly what the issue is. So a good solution using the rules we've talked about might sound like this. We propose creating green health hubs, community centers that combine affordable fresh produce markets, nutrition education classes, and safe play areas for children.

Tami Moser [00:02:42]: These hubs will be strategically located in food desert areas and will partner with local farmers and fitness instructors to provide accessible, affordable, healthy living resources for families. Quite a wordful there at the end. See how that works? It's clear, addresses the key issues, and you can easily picture what it might look like in action. It doesn't go into details about funding, exact locations, or specific programs that comes later. Now here's a common pitfall to avoid. Don't try to solve everything at once. Your solution should focus on the most critical aspects of the problem. It's better to have a focused achievable solution than a grand plan that tries to fix everything, but ends up fixing nothing.

Tami Moser [00:03:35]: Remember, your solution is just the beginning. It's the seed from which your entire plan will grow. Keep it simple. Keep it focused. And most importantly, keep it directly tied to the problem you've identified. Here's your assignment. Take the problem statement you developed last week and craft a solution in no more than 3 sentences. Focus on the what, not the how, then try explaining your solution to someone who knows nothing about health care.

Tami Moser [00:04:06]: If they understand it easily, you're on the right track. In our next episode this week, we'll explore how to develop your unique value proposition. What makes your solution stand out from the crowd? Until then, keep it simple, keep it clear, and keep making a difference in your community's health. This is doctor Moser signing off. Remember, the best solutions are often the simplest ones. Happy planning, and I'll talk to you in the next one.