A Roadmap to Accelerate National Value-Based Payment Reform: Filling in the Missing Pieces

The roadmap highlights several critical areas for reform, including the development of new payment models that involve medical specialists more extensively, the enhancement of care for patients with serious illnesses, and the reduction of low-value care. These initiatives aim to reduce unnecessary healthcare spending while improving outcomes.

For policymakers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders looking to deepen their understanding of effective payment reforms, this document is a vital resource. It offers detailed analysis, case studies, and actionable recommendations for advancing a more sustainable and patient-centered healthcare system. Downloading the full document from West Health’s resource page provides an in-depth look at these proposed reforms.

The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and West Health have created two strategic roadmaps to advance value-based payment reforms in U.S. healthcare. These roadmaps guide improvements in patient engagement, payment alignment, and data infrastructure, and are part of a three-year initiative to transition to value-based care, incorporating insights to tackle COVID-19 challenges.