AJMC December 12, 2025
Janice Suchyta, JD

Key Takeaways

  • Self-insured employers face legal challenges in adopting value-based models, including ERISA fiduciary duties, HIPAA restrictions, and antitrust concerns.
  • Standardized data definitions and performance metrics are essential for successful value-based contracting, with CMS data sets offering a viable framework.
  • Legal frameworks like shared savings agreements and bundled payments can aid the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care.
  • Aligning with CMS data sets and federal guidance can enhance compliance and reduce risks for self-insured employers in value-based care models.

Self-insured employers face regulatory challenges when adopting value-based contracts, requiring careful data governance, standardized metrics, and legal frameworks to align with federal value-based care models.

The transition from fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement to value-based models has been a priority in...

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Topics: Employer, Insurance, Payment Models, Provider, Self-insured, Value Based
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