Nov. 12-16: ‘Mandatory Models Are Going to See a Comeback,’ Azar Says
Nov. 8—As payers prepare to gather for value-based payment discussions in Washington, D.C., next week, the administration’s healthcare leader warned the sector to prepare for mandatory models.
Nov. 5-9: Azar to Discuss Primary Care Amid Expectations of New Models
Nov. 1—Primary care will draw the attention of the Trump administration next week, amid the expectation that upcoming payment models will focus on that segment.
Value-Focused Healthcare Strategy Must Be Multifaceted
Moving to a value-based payment model involves change and requires a strategy focused on both managing costs and enabling growth of the enterprise.
Medicare Shared Savings Program “Pathways to Success” Proposed Rule
This document summarizes the Medicare Shared Savings Program - Pathways to Success proposed rule, published in the August 17, 2018, Federal Register.
hfm Magazine: October 2018
The October 2018 edition of hfm explores people and culture in healthcare finance, focusing on performance improvement, academic-community relationships, and care delivery.
Lessons Learned from New York State’s Transition to Value
New York is a leader among U.S. states in promoting the healthcare industry’s transition to value-based payment, and healthcare providers nationwide can benefit from understanding the details of the state’s approach.
7 Considerations in the Financial Modeling of Value-Based Payment Arrangements
In preparing for the impact of changing to value-based payment, hospitals must be able to predict the gain or loss from related incentives, penalties, volume changes, and other factors. Seven considerations provide a guide to successfully managing the shift.
At the Tipping Point for Assuming More Risk
An in-depth look at how organizations can build capabilities to implement effective value-based payment contracts and care delivery models.
Value-Based Payment for Physicians Stays Flat: Survey
Sept. 21—The share of physician compensation tied to value-based payment metrics has remained stuck below 15 percent, according to a recent national physician survey.
Where Providers Are Finding Value-Based Profit
Healthcare provider organizations that are seeking ways to successfully accomplish the shift from fee-for-service to value-based payment can gain insight from the experiences of provider organizations that are industry leaders in this transition.