The Push for Real Healthcare Payment Reform with Elizabeth Mitchell
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The Push for Real Healthcare Payment Reform with Elizabeth Mitchell

Exploring Alternative Payment Models in Healthcare

In this clip from our episode (https://youtu.be/j3wi2I66CaM), Elizabeth Mitchell, President and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health and I delve into the shortcomings of value-based payment arrangements and discuss the need for meaningful payment reforms like prospective payments or bundled payments with warranties. We highlight the challenges faced by health plans in administering these alternative models and the growing demand from employers and Taft Hartley plans for more flexible solutions to enhance integrated care.
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