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What is a key goal of value-based healthcare models?
What is a key goal of value-based healthcare models?
- To improve coordination of care (correct)
- To maintain costs at the highest percentage
- To increase the number of services provided to patients
- To focus primarily on fee-for-service payments
Which factor is suggested to influence cost and quality performance in healthcare organizations?
Which factor is suggested to influence cost and quality performance in healthcare organizations?
- The types of medical equipment used
- The age of the patient population
- The number of providers in a network
- Organizational structures and characteristics (correct)
What is a potential benefit of multihospital systems in healthcare delivery?
What is a potential benefit of multihospital systems in healthcare delivery?
- Decreased need for care coordination
- Increased access to care through economies of scale (correct)
- Increased competition among hospitals
- Reduction in the use of information technology
How does a clinically integrated network manage financial and clinical risks?
How does a clinically integrated network manage financial and clinical risks?
Under value-based care models, how are providers incentivized to improve performance?
Under value-based care models, how are providers incentivized to improve performance?
What is one characteristic of quality as an operational mandate in healthcare?
What is one characteristic of quality as an operational mandate in healthcare?
Which payment model is considered an alternative payment model?
Which payment model is considered an alternative payment model?
In the context of hospital performance measurement, what does the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program aim to achieve?
In the context of hospital performance measurement, what does the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program aim to achieve?
Which method is used to assess the performance of clinicians?
Which method is used to assess the performance of clinicians?
What role do social determinants of health play in current payment models?
What role do social determinants of health play in current payment models?
Which of the following is the focus of value-based service delivery?
Which of the following is the focus of value-based service delivery?
How does transparency in healthcare quality improvement align with customer demands?
How does transparency in healthcare quality improvement align with customer demands?
Which program is designed to reduce hospital-acquired conditions?
Which program is designed to reduce hospital-acquired conditions?
What is a primary advantage of bringing multiple disciplines together around a common mission in healthcare?
What is a primary advantage of bringing multiple disciplines together around a common mission in healthcare?
Which aspect is crucial for value-based healthcare models to address?
Which aspect is crucial for value-based healthcare models to address?
How do alternative payment models (APMs) like Medicare Advantage programs impact providers?
How do alternative payment models (APMs) like Medicare Advantage programs impact providers?
What is one of the key objectives of introducing quality metrics in healthcare?
What is one of the key objectives of introducing quality metrics in healthcare?
What inconsistency does the evolution of payment models aim to alleviate?
What inconsistency does the evolution of payment models aim to alleviate?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic influenced by organizational structures in healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic influenced by organizational structures in healthcare?
In the context of quality improvement, what is essential for hospitals and payers when sharing financial risk?
In the context of quality improvement, what is essential for hospitals and payers when sharing financial risk?
Which of the following is a necessary consideration for organizations redesigning processes due to new payment models?
Which of the following is a necessary consideration for organizations redesigning processes due to new payment models?
How can better care navigation benefit patients according to value-based healthcare principles?
How can better care navigation benefit patients according to value-based healthcare principles?
What findings does research from the AHRQ Comparative Health System Performance Initiative highlight about healthcare organizations?
What findings does research from the AHRQ Comparative Health System Performance Initiative highlight about healthcare organizations?
What is primarily aimed at improving the coordination of care in value-based healthcare models?
What is primarily aimed at improving the coordination of care in value-based healthcare models?
Which characteristic is essential for clinically integrated networks to effectively manage costs and quality?
Which characteristic is essential for clinically integrated networks to effectively manage costs and quality?
Which of the following factors can influence cost and quality performance in healthcare organizations?
Which of the following factors can influence cost and quality performance in healthcare organizations?
What consequence might healthcare providers face under a value-based care model if they do not meet performance thresholds?
What consequence might healthcare providers face under a value-based care model if they do not meet performance thresholds?
What organizational benefit can multihospital systems achieve by expanding their delivery network?
What organizational benefit can multihospital systems achieve by expanding their delivery network?
In the evolution of payment models, what is a significant challenge that organizations face regarding cost and accountability?
In the evolution of payment models, what is a significant challenge that organizations face regarding cost and accountability?
How do incentives and penalties in value-based care models vary?
How do incentives and penalties in value-based care models vary?
What is a crucial element in developing the payment structure within value-based care models?
What is a crucial element in developing the payment structure within value-based care models?
Which challenge arises from the correlation between quality metrics and payment models?
Which challenge arises from the correlation between quality metrics and payment models?
What is the primary basis for payment under value-based care agreements?
What is the primary basis for payment under value-based care agreements?
Which trend has been observed in the proportion of U.S. healthcare payments related to value-based payment models from 2015 to 2019?
Which trend has been observed in the proportion of U.S. healthcare payments related to value-based payment models from 2015 to 2019?
How does public reporting contribute to accountability among healthcare stakeholders?
How does public reporting contribute to accountability among healthcare stakeholders?
What is a key result of adopting pay-for-performance strategies in healthcare?
What is a key result of adopting pay-for-performance strategies in healthcare?
Which impact did the COVID-19 pandemic reveal regarding the U.S. healthcare system?
Which impact did the COVID-19 pandemic reveal regarding the U.S. healthcare system?
What is suggested as a significant challenge towards the sustainable future of healthcare expenditures?
What is suggested as a significant challenge towards the sustainable future of healthcare expenditures?
In the context of healthcare quality measurement, what role has evolved to be increasingly important?
In the context of healthcare quality measurement, what role has evolved to be increasingly important?
What ultimately drives the principles of value-based care?
What ultimately drives the principles of value-based care?
What is the expected outcome of the relationship between cost, reimbursement, and quality in healthcare?
What is the expected outcome of the relationship between cost, reimbursement, and quality in healthcare?
Quality as an operational mandate requires that organizations treat quality improvement as a reactive measure to performance issues.
Quality as an operational mandate requires that organizations treat quality improvement as a reactive measure to performance issues.
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program aims to incentivize hospitals to improve patient outcomes by penalizing those with higher readmission rates.
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program aims to incentivize hospitals to improve patient outcomes by penalizing those with higher readmission rates.
Emerging payment models completely disregard the social determinants of health when evaluating quality performance.
Emerging payment models completely disregard the social determinants of health when evaluating quality performance.
Clinical quality registries assist in collecting data relevant to the quality of care provided by healthcare organizations.
Clinical quality registries assist in collecting data relevant to the quality of care provided by healthcare organizations.
Alternative payment models primarily focus on volume-based reimbursement rather than value-based care delivery.
Alternative payment models primarily focus on volume-based reimbursement rather than value-based care delivery.
Incentives and penalties in value-based care models only affect physician performance and do not extend to hospitals.
Incentives and penalties in value-based care models only affect physician performance and do not extend to hospitals.
Transparent reporting of performance results enhances trust among healthcare stakeholders and facilitates quality improvement.
Transparent reporting of performance results enhances trust among healthcare stakeholders and facilitates quality improvement.
Payment reform trends indicate a decreasing reliance on government payers in the healthcare system.
Payment reform trends indicate a decreasing reliance on government payers in the healthcare system.
A key goal of value-based healthcare models is to prioritize volume over value in service delivery.
A key goal of value-based healthcare models is to prioritize volume over value in service delivery.
Clinically integrated networks rely less on interdependence among network physicians compared to multihospital systems.
Clinically integrated networks rely less on interdependence among network physicians compared to multihospital systems.
Quality metrics are essential for developing payment structures in value-based care models.
Quality metrics are essential for developing payment structures in value-based care models.
Under value-based care models, providers may face penalties for failing to achieve cost efficiency and quality targets.
Under value-based care models, providers may face penalties for failing to achieve cost efficiency and quality targets.
Emerging payment models have eliminated the role of traditional fee-for-service payments in healthcare.
Emerging payment models have eliminated the role of traditional fee-for-service payments in healthcare.
Value-based healthcare models prioritize reimbursement based on the volume of services rather than overall value.
Value-based healthcare models prioritize reimbursement based on the volume of services rather than overall value.
Clinically integrated networks function independently without relying on interdependencies among network physicians.
Clinically integrated networks function independently without relying on interdependencies among network physicians.
Incentives for healthcare providers under value-based care are solely based on achieving cost efficiency.
Incentives for healthcare providers under value-based care are solely based on achieving cost efficiency.
The evolution of payment models can contribute to a structure of accountability in healthcare organizations.
The evolution of payment models can contribute to a structure of accountability in healthcare organizations.
Payment models that focus on efficiency may not require organizations to redesign existing processes.
Payment models that focus on efficiency may not require organizations to redesign existing processes.
Quality metrics do not play a significant role in developing the payment structure for value-based care.
Quality metrics do not play a significant role in developing the payment structure for value-based care.
A key outcome of implementing value-based payment models is a reduction in surprise billing for out-of-network care.
A key outcome of implementing value-based payment models is a reduction in surprise billing for out-of-network care.
Healthcare organizations operating under value-based care agreements must compete against each other without any collaboration.
Healthcare organizations operating under value-based care agreements must compete against each other without any collaboration.
The relationship between cost and quality in healthcare is straightforward and remains consistent across all payment models.
The relationship between cost and quality in healthcare is straightforward and remains consistent across all payment models.
Numerous studies suggest that organizational structure plays a negligible role in influencing quality performance in healthcare.
Numerous studies suggest that organizational structure plays a negligible role in influencing quality performance in healthcare.
Value-based healthcare models focus primarily on the volume of services rather than the value provided.
Value-based healthcare models focus primarily on the volume of services rather than the value provided.
Patients are less likely to utilize preventive services if they experience poor navigation within the healthcare system.
Patients are less likely to utilize preventive services if they experience poor navigation within the healthcare system.
Alternative payment models like Medicare Advantage hold providers accountable only for financial outcomes.
Alternative payment models like Medicare Advantage hold providers accountable only for financial outcomes.
The evolution of payment models in healthcare has made it more challenging to control costs and maintain accountability.
The evolution of payment models in healthcare has made it more challenging to control costs and maintain accountability.
Organizational structures have no significant impact on the performance related to cost and quality in healthcare.
Organizational structures have no significant impact on the performance related to cost and quality in healthcare.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension become more manageable through early detection of risk factors.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension become more manageable through early detection of risk factors.
Healthcare providers under value-based care may face penalties for not meeting established performance thresholds.
Healthcare providers under value-based care may face penalties for not meeting established performance thresholds.
Quality metrics in healthcare are irrelevant to the success of payment models.
Quality metrics in healthcare are irrelevant to the success of payment models.
The primary goal of introducing alternative payment models is to increase the number of transactions providers complete.
The primary goal of introducing alternative payment models is to increase the number of transactions providers complete.
The principles of value-based care eliminate risk for stakeholders involved in healthcare delivery.
The principles of value-based care eliminate risk for stakeholders involved in healthcare delivery.
Creating transparency in healthcare outcomes helps align stakeholders towards common business goals.
Creating transparency in healthcare outcomes helps align stakeholders towards common business goals.
By 2019, the percentage of U.S. healthcare payments attributed to value-based payment models surpassed 50%.
By 2019, the percentage of U.S. healthcare payments attributed to value-based payment models surpassed 50%.
Performance-based payment models have had a stagnant influence on the healthcare landscape from 2012 to 2022.
Performance-based payment models have had a stagnant influence on the healthcare landscape from 2012 to 2022.
Public reporting serves as a mechanism for transparency, enabling stakeholders to remain accountable for quality outcomes.
Public reporting serves as a mechanism for transparency, enabling stakeholders to remain accountable for quality outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the effectiveness of existing barriers in the U.S. healthcare system.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the effectiveness of existing barriers in the U.S. healthcare system.
Value-based payment contracts focus solely on lowering costs without regard for patient experience.
Value-based payment contracts focus solely on lowering costs without regard for patient experience.
Healthcare quality professionals are becoming less important in the transformation from volume to value.
Healthcare quality professionals are becoming less important in the transformation from volume to value.
Healthcare expenditures have remained constant, indicating a sustainable economic future.
Healthcare expenditures have remained constant, indicating a sustainable economic future.
Payers and providers can renegotiate contracts on an infrequent basis, regardless of market dynamics.
Payers and providers can renegotiate contracts on an infrequent basis, regardless of market dynamics.
Value-based care models encourage alignment between clinical outcomes and financial incentives.
Value-based care models encourage alignment between clinical outcomes and financial incentives.
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Flashcards
The impact of payment models on quality improvement
The impact of payment models on quality improvement
Healthcare quality professionals must understand current and future payment models to effectively improve quality, measure outcomes, manage costs and navigate reimbursement. This knowledge is crucial for effective quality improvement strategies.
Value-based payment models in healthcare
Value-based payment models in healthcare
Payment models are evolving to emphasize value over volume, focusing on outcomes and quality rather than just the quantity of services provided. This shift encourages providers to prioritize patient well-being and optimize healthcare delivery.
Performance-based payment models
Performance-based payment models
These models incentivize providers to improve quality and efficiency by rewarding them based on performance metrics. This encourages a focus on positive patient outcomes and cost-effective care.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
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Hospital performance measurement and reporting
Hospital performance measurement and reporting
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Quality measurement programs in healthcare
Quality measurement programs in healthcare
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Clinical quality registries
Clinical quality registries
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Sharing performance results in healthcare
Sharing performance results in healthcare
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Early Risk Factor Detection
Early Risk Factor Detection
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Fragmented Healthcare Delivery
Fragmented Healthcare Delivery
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Value-Based Healthcare
Value-Based Healthcare
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Organizational Structure's Impact
Organizational Structure's Impact
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Multihospital Systems
Multihospital Systems
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Clinically Integrated Networks
Clinically Integrated Networks
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Shared Protocols and Technology
Shared Protocols and Technology
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Incentives and Penalties
Incentives and Penalties
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Quality Metrics' Importance
Quality Metrics' Importance
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Evolving Quality Metrics Role
Evolving Quality Metrics Role
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Value-based care
Value-based care
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Public reporting of quality measures
Public reporting of quality measures
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Population health
Population health
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Accountability imperative
Accountability imperative
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Quality measures
Quality measures
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Efficiency and effectiveness
Efficiency and effectiveness
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Financial incentives
Financial incentives
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Role of healthcare quality professionals
Role of healthcare quality professionals
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COVID-19 and healthcare system weaknesses
COVID-19 and healthcare system weaknesses
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Shared Risk in Healthcare
Shared Risk in Healthcare
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Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)
Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)
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Quality Metrics in Value-Based Care
Quality Metrics in Value-Based Care
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Collaboration in healthcare
Collaboration in healthcare
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Medicare Advantage programs
Medicare Advantage programs
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Care coordination
Care coordination
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Value-based payment models
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Organizational structure and quality
Organizational structure and quality
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Chronic disease management
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Preventive healthcare
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Shared financial risk
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Patient experience and quality
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Quality measurement programs
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The accountability imperative
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Pay-for-performance models
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Healthcare expenditure growth
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Quality Metrics
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Organizational Structure
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Value-Based Healthcare Models
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Value-Based Care Models
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The Value Shift
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Pay-for-Performance
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Transparency in Healthcare
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Healthcare Spending Concerns
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Study Notes
Section 2: Quality Review and Accountability
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Introduction: Increased focus on transparency and accountability for healthcare quality, cost, and value is essential. Professionals must understand how current and emerging payment models affect quality improvement, outcomes measurement, cost, and reimbursement. Quality professionals must guide leadership towards improved clinical and financial outcomes.
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Accountability Imperative: Healthcare is complex, with interconnected stakeholders. Patients seek treatment/recovery, providers want to utilize best possible care, and payers balance economic responsibility. Value-based care promotes shared risk for cost, outcomes, and public health. 2019 US healthcare spending reached $3.8 trillion (17% GDP).
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Making the Business Case for Quality: Healthcare has roots in a cottage industry, but is now big business (17% of national GDP). Medical errors are a significant concern (third leading cause of death in US). Healthcare waste is estimated at $760-$935 billion annually. Increased costs and declining revenue are driving a need for new revenue streams by organizations.
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Quality as a Profession: In 1983, CMS introduced the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System shifting payment from service volume to diagnoses. Quality is now central to profitability. The role of a quality professional has evolved from quality assurance to driving quality, safety, value, and innovation.
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Quality as a Center of Excellence: Quality is not just a department but should be embedded in every aspect of healthcare. Stakeholders should be aligned around organizational business outcomes (not just departmental goals). Value-based models require improved care coordination, and improved access for patients. Clinically integrated networks require physician interdependence for cost and quality management.
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Quality as an Operational Mandate: Increasing population ages and chronic conditions drive healthcare spending and a need to address utilization of resources. Value-based care models emphasize shared risk and financial accountability in addressing care coordination, chronic disease management, and cost reduction.
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Quality as an Organizing Structure: Healthcare delivery has a history of being fragmented, potentially affecting care continuity and leading to unexpected costs. Value-based models necessitate a redesign of organizational processes to support better care coordination and value-based reimbursement.
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Quality and Payment Models: Value-based care incentivizes providers to focus on health and wellness while reducing chronic diseases and minimizing gaps in care, which improves patient outcomes. Value-based payment models have redefined the role of quality measurement to 2022 (over ⅓ of payments are now value-based). Payers are increasingly looking to quality measures to make reimbursement decisions.
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Current and Emerging Payment Models: Traditional fee-for-service reimbursement incentivizes service volume. Value-based models encourage efficiency and reward quality outcomes. CMS has led the way with various models (e.g., Value-Based Purchasing, Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, HAC Reduction Program). Commercial payers are now using similar models.
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Access to Care: Lack of insurance is a significant barrier to access, and COVID-19 further reduced access, which forced a shift to telehealth services. Telemedicine solutions have expanded access and are now becoming more permanent. Social determinants of health (SDOH) impact care quality and cost. SDOH are non-medical factors impacting healthcare outcomes.
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Transparency and Quality Improvement: Public reporting of quality data is increasing. Value-based programs require measuring and monitoring performance metrics. Transparency and easy access to patient records are crucial elements of improved care. The move to patient-centered care requires patient engagement in healthcare decisions and allows for more oversight. Patient access to their own records is increasingly emphasized, especially in value-based care models.
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Performance Measurement: Variation from expected quality measures represents opportunities to improve healthcare quality. Measurements must consider trends, benchmarks, physician decision-making variability, and patient contribution. Data-driven analysis within Quality Improvement can enable identification of risk and variability in care.
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Hospital Performance: Hospital Compare (CareCompare) drives more transparency of care to improve patient outcomes. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program drives transparency of care quality in hospitals. Price transparency for consumers is vital to drive accountability.
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Test your knowledge on value-based healthcare models, their goals, and the impact of various payment and performance measurement strategies. This quiz covers key concepts such as quality improvement, financial risk management, and the influence of social determinants of health on healthcare delivery.
