Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?

Medical Economics December 10, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Key Takeaways

Value-based payment models aim to enhance healthcare quality and cost-efficiency, yet their financial sustainability for independent practices is uncertain.
Physicians are cautious about adopting these models due to concerns over covering operational costs and financial risks.
Barriers include financial risk, administrative burden, and insufficient incentives, deterring primary care practitioners from joining value-based models.
Potential solutions involve providing better support, risk adjustment, and aligning incentives to encourage participation in value-based care.

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