In this episode, host Ericka Adler, Roetzel shareholder and Health Law Practice Group Leader, is joined by Eric Olmsted, PhD, Partner at Commonwealth Health Advisors, for an analysis of alternative reimbursement models for medical practices that are tied to value-based care. They define value-based care and discuss the primary reimbursement models used, including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments, along with looking at direct contracting and price transparency.

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In this episode, host Ericka Adler, Roetzel shareholder and Health Law Practice Group Leader, is joined by Eric Olmsted, PhD, Partner at Commonwealth Health Advisors, for an analysis of alternative reimbursement models for medical practices that are tied to value-based care. They define value-based care and discuss the primary reimbursement models used, including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments, along with looking at direct contracting and price transparency.

For additional information on the topics discussed:

-Commonwealth Health Advisors (resources for providers that are interested in learning more about value-based care or direct contracting) https://www.cwhadvisors.com/

-Surgery Center of Oklahoma (surgery center referenced in the podcasts that posts prices on their website) https://surgerycenterok.com/

-CMS Direct Contracting (facts about the new CMS DC model; closed now, but likely to reopen like BPCI did shortly) https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/direct-contracting See less -