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Complimentary from the publishers of
Value-Based Payment News May, 2017 |
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"The elements that make a specialty pharmacy an attractive partner in a
value-based arrangement include a focus on population health, strong
data management and analytics capabilities, and a commitment to a
trust-based relationship. These capabilities will enable specialty
pharmacies to navigate what is ahead."
- Leigh Ann Bruhn, vice president at
Avalere, quoted in
Avalere Panel Highlights the Importance of Analytics in Value-Based Care,
Avalere Press Release, May 3, 2017.
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According to a recent
study, 56% of high-performing physician practices have a plan for the
shift to value-based care, compared to 32% of practices that were
designated as falling behind, based on their financial and operational
performance over the last three years.
Source:
National Survey Finds High Performing Medical Groups Embrace New
Technology, Value-Based Care, and Patient Experience, CareCloud
Press Release, May 4, 2017.
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How to Win Under Bundled Payments
This webinar explains 1) the importance of risk-adjustment in
comparing the performance of hospitals with adverse outcomes; 2)
the need to be better informed about adverse outcomes that are
not recognized until the patient has been discharged from the
hospital; and 3) how comparative effectiveness can be used to
direct hospitals in efforts to improve outcomes and reduce
excess costs of care in the world of APMs. Presenter is Don Fry
MD (former Chair of Surgery at the University of New Mexico and
Executive Vice President of MPA Healthcare Solutions).
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Justin Smerker, PharmD,
MSPBA: Challenges for Value-Based Contracting in Specialty
Pharmacy
1. anti-kickback statutes create uncertainty between
manufacturers and payers
2. data elements required would need to be specific to each type
of drug therapy
3.
Continue reading here
Source:
Specialty Pharmacy Times
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Jumbo Employers Urge Aggressive Move to Value
- Recent Research Examines Links Among MACRA, ACOs & Payment
Levels
- Industry News with briefs
regarding: BridgeHealth; Loran Group Consultancy; Datashop
- Milliman Report How-To: ‘Building a Successful Value-Based Payer
Contracting Strategy’
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