Value-Based Care Insights

With post-acute care, providers face various challenges, ranging from reimbursement struggles to meeting the evolving demands of an aging population. Hal Katz, a partner with

As 2023 draws to a close, we’d like to revisit episodes that explored relevant issues we’ve seen throughout the past year. Host Daniel J. Marino revisits these profound discussions and how they impact the future trajectory of health systems, hospital and the provider community. Featuring esteemed guests in their respective fields, Dan and his guests look back on important elements affecting strategic growth of hospitals, financial performance of medical groups and successes in risk-based contracting.

Amidst uncertainties surrounding financial returns and the pace of value-based care, providers and executives harbor reservations regarding the privatization of risk. This episode unravels the intricacies of transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that accompany this transformation. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Dan sits down with Dr. Will Faber to explore the effects of value-based care on physicians, dissect payer pressures, and uncover why value-based care presents a golden chance for providers to enhance the quality of patient care.

In recent years, the call for health equity has driven healthcare systems, in the communities they serve, to champion better patient care and improve their well-being. However, this aspiration brings with it a series of social and cultural challenges. Join us in the latest episode of Value-Based Care Insights as we sit down with Vanessa Guzman, CEO of SmartRise Health, a healthcare thought leader on the frontline of change. Vanessa highlights the key priorities and challenges encountered by organizations and offers actionable solutions for effective integration of health equity into care delivery models. Gain valuable insights on leadership requirements, data collection, and what it takes to bridge the disparities to promote health equity.

Electronic health record (EHR) systems can be powerful management tools, but using them improperly can present challenges for both physicians and patients. In this episode, we dive into the role of EHR systems in value-based care. Our guest, Dr. Kim Furry, a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and an Epic-certified Physician Builder, unveils the intricate challenges physicians encounter while building and augmenting EHR systems. Discover the time-saving techniques, the crucial importance of data quality, and the key enhancements that improve both physician efficiency and patient care.

Today, medical groups are grappling with financial challenges due to the pressures from limited access to providers, private equity, declining reimbursements and rising costs. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Daniel J. Marino sits down with colleague Lucy Zielinski to discuss the opportunities associated with forming strategic partnerships for clinical service lines. Learn about the nuances of service line trends, structural goals and the distinct approaches for primary care and specialist service lines.

The added pressures for medical groups, coupled with the limited resources and high demands, require an intentional, strategic roadmap to success. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Jeff Peters to discuss the evolving healthcare landscape and what medical groups should be thinking about to position themselves for the future. Gain valuable insights into innovative strategies for aligning with providers, improving financial performance, and fostering a healthy, physician-driven culture.

With the adoption of capitation models and the growing demand for coordinated care, healthcare providers continue to shift away from traditional payment models. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox, sheds light on this transition. Learn about the evolution from performance-based to risk-based contracts, the value of sub-caps within capitation models, and the pivotal role of care coordination.

In the world of academic service lines, the alignment of physician executives and physician assistants is paramount. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Jason Raidbard, Executive Administrator at the University of Chicago, unveils the challenges and strategies of crafting a dyad partnership of leaders within academic service lines. Gain insights on the importance of a shared patient-centric culture that unites academic, research and clinical operations under one resolute purpose. 

From its humble origins as an academic gathering of a few attendees, the Population Health Colloquium has evolved into a diverse gathering of brilliant minds in the field of population health and value-based care. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Dr. David B. Nash as he discusses the Population Health Colloquium taking place September 18-20th in Philadelphia. We dive into the colloquium’s focus on value-based care, health equity and AI’s innovation within population health.  Speakers will discuss the crucial link between delivering value and transforming the future of healthcare.