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Negotiating Value-Based Payer Contracts, The Challenges and Opportunities

Value-based care has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare, shifting the focus from volume to outcomes. As providers transition from fee-for-service models to value-based contracts, negotiating agreements with payers presents both challenges and opportunities. This article explores the complexities of value-based payer contracts, examines common hurdles, and highlights strategies for achieving mutually beneficial agreements. Understanding…

July 30, 2025Donna PianoContractsbuilding strong payer relationships, Bundled Payments, collaborations, Contract Negotating, contracting for value based agreements, risk sharing, value based payer contracts, VBC arrangements

Bundled Payments and Episodic Care Driving Value-Based Healthcare

The transition from fee-for-service to value-based care has become a cornerstone of healthcare reform efforts in recent years. As part of this shift, bundled payment models have emerged as a key strategy for driving improvements in both cost efficiency and quality of care. Unlike traditional payment systems, which reimburse providers for each service delivered during…

April 24, 2025Donna PianoContract ManagementBundled Payments, Bundled payments in healthcare, Care coordination strategies, cost savings, Episodic care models, Fee-for-service vs bundled payments, Healthcare cost efficiency, Patient outcomes and cost control, Quality metrics in healthcare payments, Reducing hospital readmissions, Risk-sharing in bundled payments, Value Based Healthcare

Bundled Payments and Episodic Care Driving Value-Based Healthcare

The shift from fee-for-service to value-based healthcare is transforming the way care is delivered and reimbursed. At the forefront of this transformation are bundled payments and episodic care models, which are redefining the financial and operational dynamics of the healthcare system. By aligning incentives between providers, payers, and patients, these approaches aim to enhance care…

January 2, 2025Donna PianoIndustry NewsBundled Payments, Care improvement, Fee For Service, Geisinger’s ProvenCare, Overall Patient Experience, Rising Cost of Healthcare, Value Based Care, Value based model