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?

• Regional Accountable Entities (RAE) Facilitators
• Practice Facilitators
• Practice Administrators
• Practicing Physicians/APPs