In this episode, Jen and Nick decode the complex transition from fee-for-service to value-based payment models. Through their compelling dialogue, they examine how this fundamental shift is transforming the economics of healthcare delivery, requiring providers to balance quality metrics and cost efficiency while reimagining patient care workflows. Nick and Jen explore the intricate dance between providers and payers as they negotiate risk-sharing arrangements, establish quality benchmarks, and build the robust data infrastructure needed to track outcomes. Their discussion illuminates both the promise of value-based care - from improved population health management to reduced costs for patients - and the daunting challenges healthcare organizations face in gathering, analyzing, and reporting the mountain of data required to demonstrate value. Whether you're a clinician adapting to new performance metrics, an administrator building analytics capabilities, or a payer designing alternative payment models, this episode offers crucial insights into navigating healthcare's value-based future.
