On the second episode of Piecemeal, Dr. Lalita Abhyankar explores the policy issues that promote health care consolidation. She explores the fee-for-service payment model, various value-based payment models, the challenges of telehealth, payment reimbursement negotiations, and the complex balance of managing patient visits.

Guests include Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO of Aledade; Dr. Gary Price, President of The Physicians Foundation; and Dr. Kyle Leggot from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Piecemeal was produced by Dr. Lalita Abhyankar for Health Affairs.

Works Cited:

• 2019 Merritt Hawkins Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue Survey (Merritt Hawkins)

Music produced by So Brown and Jack Mason.