For years, health care leaders have agreed on the promise of value-based care. Align incentives. Improve outcomes. Reduce unnecessary utilization. Create a better experience for patients and providers. But in the U.S. commercial health care market, agreement on the promise has not always produced agreement on the proof. Health plans,
Under value-based care contracts, health systems are more responsible for both patient outcomes and the total cost of care. That means a preventable readmission, a delayed diagnosis or a missed follow-up appointment can affect not only patient health but also financial performance. To succeed, organizations need a clearer understanding of
The move to value-based payments is well underway and accelerating. The shift is putting unprecedented pressure on health care providers to better manage the cost and quality of care they deliver. Who will have a much better shot of success? Organizations that understand how well they are performing, where they have opportunities to improve
