Download Resource (PDF Download) Once organizations gain the competencies needed for value-based contracting, and have a leadership team with the necessary skills, the next important area of  focus are the competencies needed to acquire a value-based contract. To help organizations assess their readiness, OPEN MINDS developed a population health/value-based readiness assessment tool. This tool has been used to help organizations across the country ensure their teams are prepared for value-based contracting and . . .