What are Value-Based Payments and how do they impact primary care practices? 

Alternative payments models (APM) and value-based payments (VBP) are terms that are used interchangeably, although there are some slight differences, and refer to a variety of payment types outside of fee-for-service. They are best defined as payment models that reward health care providers for delivering high-quality and coordinated care. This module will define and describe APM/VBP, discuss the differences between these payment models and fee-for-service, and implications for primary care practices. 

Learning Objectives

• Define value as it relates to healthcare in the U.S. 
• Describe the continuum of healthcare payment models. 
• Define value-based payments and implications for primary care practices. 
• Describe innovative examples of value-based prospective payments being implemented in primary care practices. 

Who should complete this module?

The information in this module is valuable for Regional Accountable Entities (RAE) Facilitators and Practice Facilitators as well as all primary care team members, including clinical (clinicians and staff), operational (front and back office) and administrators (leadership and managers).