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9 Min Read

A digital medicine model that is closing care gaps in BP control

Ochsner Health’s digital hypertension program helps patients manage hypertension, reduces acute care use and advances value-based care.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight

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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6 Min Read

8 “Cs” drive physician buy-in to high-value patient care

Henry Ford Health’s wide spectrum approach to value-based care leads to reduced hospitalizations and improved metrics in chronic disease management. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

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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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

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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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight

Save up to 3 hours a day

Access 50+ modules full of expert-driven insights and tools from AMA STEPS Forward® that help you reclaim time in your day to do more of what you love. 

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7 Min Read

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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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

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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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

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.

Advocacy Update

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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1 Min Read

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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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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6 Min Read

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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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians