Topic in Focus: Value-based Care

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3.1% bonus revived for physicians participating in Medicare APMs

After expiring at the end of the 2024 performance year, the AMA and others fought to restore this vital incentive to encourage value-based care. 

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Enhance insight into value-based care

Explore education that equips health care professionals for value-based, patient-centered care from The Permanente Medical Group. 

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A secret to value-based care success: Right help at the right time

Central Virginia Family Physicians has scored shared-savings wins while preserving its autonomy.

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Better-connected care shows quality and savings can rise together

Patient surveys rank Ochsner Health No. 3 nationally for care coordination as Medicare savings hit $44.8 million, showing value-based care can deliver on both.

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8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.  

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Jan. 23, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Submit applications for ACCESS and tune in to webinar on LEAD ACO model and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Pearl of the week: Payment timing makes or breaks value-based care

Learn why payment timing determines whether value-based care sticks.

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CMS launches modernized physician ACO model

The new model design could help small, rural and specialist physician practices take part in ACOs and improve care for patients with complex needs.

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Health Leadership Education

Explore health leadership education from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) focused on VITALS topics: Value-based, Innovation, Technology, Advocacy, Leadership, Service.

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Pearl of the Week: Behavioral health integration pays off

Learn how integrating behavioral health into primary care improves access, outcomes, and value-based performance.

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AMA praises LEAD Model to strengthen accountable care

CMS announces LEAD ACO model to increase physician involvement in accountable care and help primary care physicians and specialists work more closely together. 

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