Healthcare Innovation November 1, 2025
David Raths

Jessica Walradt, vice president of value-based care contracting and performance, describes communicating with C-suite leaders who rarely think about VBC payment models

Key Highlights

  • Northwestern Medicine execs recommend simplifying complex financial data and focusing on the bottom line to effectively communicate value-based care benefits to leadership.
  • Engage key stakeholders early and secure their buy-in to streamline decision-making processes.
  • Prepare for long-term ROI by tracking interim and process metrics to demonstrate ongoing progress.
  • Align value-based care initiatives with broader organizational priorities such as capacity, access, and resource optimization.

Jessica Walradt is vice president of value-based care contracting and performance at Northwestern Medicine, where she leads execution and performance of Northwestern’s value-based care portfolio. At the recent fall meeting of...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

 
Topics: Health System / Hospital, Payment Models, Provider, Value Based
The 250 best hospitals, according to Healthgrades
How HTM will power resilient health systems in 2026
AAMC report finds 7th consecutive year of growth in medical residents
Are Hospitals Procrastinating on TEAM Model Work?
Seeking tools for the Isle of Man

Share Article