RevCycle Intelligence February 9, 2021
Large provider organizations, such as hospitals and health systems, are better equipped for value-based care than small and non-affiliated provider groups, according to Insights’ Value-based Care Assessment.
Small, non-affiliated physician practices fall behind hospitals and health systems when it comes to value-based contracting, found the Value-Based Care Assessment: 2020, the latest report from Insights by Xtelligent Healthcare Media.
Hospitals and health systems have a greater market share, giving them the bargaining power to negotiate rates and innovative contracts with payers. These large provider organizations also have bigger patient populations that are more attractive to payer partners; these bigger patient populations lets payers impact the greatest number of members.
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