Does it feel like “alphabet soup” when it comes to new terms and language for value-based payments (VBPs)?

This module will define the key terms for VBPs and provide practical application methods for primary care practices. We’ll discuss accountable care organizations, independent physician associations, understanding payer contracts, and identifying metrics and key performance indicators. (KPIs)

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the learner should be able to:

• Define and apply key terms related to VBPs and revenue cycles. 
• Define accountable care organizations and independent physician associations. 
• Understand key business practices, including payer contracts, patient attribution, and claim denials, and how they relate to a practice’s success in VBPs. 
• Identify the metrics and KPIs your practice is currently measuring. 
• Describe how to best reduce patient utilization of resources. 

Who Should Complete this Module?

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