Emerging Trends for Value-Based Care in 2021
The National Law Review released a report detailing the 5 emerging trends in value-based care that we can expect to see in 2021.
February 24, 2021 – The National Law Review released a report detailing the 5 emerging trends in value-based care that we can expect to see in 2021. These are:
• Lean into value-based care and away from fee-for-service models
• Expect to see more innovation and disruption in the value-based care arena
• Capitalize on COVID-19 infrastructure with telehealth and other transformational changes
• Look for new opportunities and growth for provider alignment
• Increased emphasis on social determinants of health
For a more in-depth look at these 5 emerging trends, click here to read the full report from the National Law Review.
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