Episode-of-care approach to health care containing costs: Worth a look?

BenefitsPRO October 6, 2021
Scott Wooldridge

Using episode-based payments is an approach that has been tried by a variety of stakeholders. Should more employers be getting on board?

The episode of care (EOC) model is sometimes called “bundled care,” since providers and services are “bundled” together for different episodes of care.

Using episode-based payment arrangements could help both businesses and their employees hold down health care costs, according to a new analysis from Manatt Health. However, the white paper presents a system with more than a little complexity, even if it holds the promise of lower costs.

Using episode-based payments is an approach that has been tried by a variety of stakeholders, including the federal government. Under the model, providers are paid a flat fee for...

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