Topic in Focus: Value-based Care

AMA Ed Hub Logo

Learn more on transitioning to value-based care from AMA Ed Hub™.
Red JAMA Logo

Learn more on transitioning to value-based care from JAMA Network™.
Illustration of three physicians

6 reasons to join the AMA
Clear Search
Person with hand on chest speaking with health care worker
·
4 Min Read

Bipartisan support in Congress for extending 5% APM incentives

The alternative payment model (APM) incentives save Medicare money and improve care, yet will end this year if Congress fails to act. Learn more.

series
Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
·
7 Min Read

Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Two people shaking hands in an office setting
·
4 Min Read

In contracting, private practices can find strength in numbers

Learn how your practice can more effectively negotiate by forming or joining a physician organization, also called an independent physician association.

Private Practices
Concept of a vital sign with heart symbol in the middle
·
4 Min Read

How data drives value-based care and population health

Ochsner Health Chief Population Health Officer Phil Oravetz, MD, details how feeding data to practices at the point of care boosts value.

series
Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
·
23 Min Read

Innovative contracting for private practice physicians—Part II

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about recent trends in commercial payer contracts in the continued two-part conversation.

series
Private Practices
Thriving in Private Practice
·
24 Min Read

Innovative contracting for private practice physicians—Part I

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about recent trends in commercial payer contracts in a two part conversation.

series
Private Practices
Thriving in Private Practice
Health care professional wearing scrubs and a stethoscope typing on a computer desktop.
·
4 Min Read

Private practices rethink approach amid changing pay models

Physician compensation is one of the most-regulated elements of the economy, but new flexibility opens the door for more value-based payment models.

Private Practices
2022 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
·
3 Min Read

Help private practices build their part in new payment models

Private practice doctors face special barriers to partaking in APMs and other prospective payment models. Here is how the AMA and other medical associations can help.

Private Practices
Henry Ford Health “mobile integrated health” program
·
4 Min Read

Henry Ford paramedics visit homes to help patients avoid the ED

Paramedics see patients at home, often accompanied by doctors on screen. Most visits prevent an ED trip and the program has saved millions. Learn more.

series
Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight