Medical Economics September 19, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Value-based, senior-focused primary care practices result in 20% more primary care visits and 6% more regularly scheduled visits than traditional fee-for-service models.
- Continuity of care is stronger in value-based models, with 75% of patients consistently seeing the same physician, compared to 55% in fee-for-service settings.
- Tailored value-based care for seniors can improve health outcomes, particularly for those managing multiple chronic conditions.
- Greater financial accountability for physicians in value-based models correlates with improved outcomes, suggesting a dose-response effect.
A study of more than 3 million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries shows patients in value-based, senior-focused primary care organizations see their physicians more often and with greater continuity than those in fee-for-service settings.
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