Whether you're using a reference-based pricing strategy or some other alternative, there are many challenges in creating an effective direct contract. Much of the time, they boil down to the complexities of healthcare pricing in one way or another. Whether it's compliance with regulations, plan design or services billed by a third party, creating an effective direct contract requires a partner with the expertise to help you maneuver through all elements of the agreement.

This month, Jay Kempton, Shane Cerone and Brad Hansen return to ClaimTalk for the second half of an in-depth discussion on direct contracts and how to navigate inconsistencies in healthcare pricing.