Healthcare DIVE July 17, 2017
Les Masterson

Amid yet another delay in CMS-led bundled payment programs, the popular value-based reimbursement model seems poised to continue as a favorite for providers. Bundled payments serve as an entry to value-based care because of the relatively low risk providers take on. And while these programs aren’t yet proven to be successful, there is enough positive data to excite those who champion paying for healthcare based on value.

Bundled payment models have been around for decades, but they really started to grow as President Barack Obama took office and the CMS started to role out demonstration projects and other initiatives. Although CMS under the current administration is less enthused for bundled payments, the industry trend isn’t likely to stop.

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Topics: CMS, Employer, Health System / Hospital, Medicaid, Medicare, Payer, Physician, Primary care, Provider, RCM (Revenue Cycle Mgmt), Self-insured, Value Based
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