A Look at ‘High-Performance Solutions’: Direct Contracting Options for Purchasers
HealthLeaders Media January 4, 2022
“…[A]lthough the proverbial devil is in the details, a reasonable path exists toward greater direct contracting between purchasers and ACOs,” states The American Journal of Accountable Care.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Purchasers can and are taking advantage of multiple direct contracting options, from bundled payments and centers of excellence to narrow networks and ACOs.
– Direct contracting is one of many examples of how healthcare moves to make progress in value-based reimbursement, even as foundational elements like full-risk continue to lag.
– Success is far from guaranteed, however, as employers and ACOs must consider a range of questions, considerations, and priorities.
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