Physicians Practice May 4, 2022
The health care industry is rapidly evolving. COVID-19 has uncovered a litany of flaws in health care systems, leading to massive changes in the way patients, providers, and payers communicate and operate. One of the highest impact changes in the industry is the widespread shift from a traditional fee-for-service reimbursement system to value-based care. Instead of being incentivized to fill beds, order tests, and perform procedures, care providers are compensated based on patient health outcomes. Innovations in how care is delivered, like the shift to value-based care, are not so simple as a turn of a switch. One process contingent on the success and longevity of provider innovation is their relations with payers.
How payers and providers collaborate to ensure...