Hidden Behavioral Health Opportunities In Value-Based Reimbursement

Most executive teams of specialist provider organizations think of value-based reimbursement opportunities in terms of new payment models for their current services—case rates for an acute episode or monthly payments for care coordination. But for any provider organization that has a demonstrated track record in coordinating care for consumers with complex needs, I think there are some interesting opportunities on the horizon for an executive team that also has a more entrepreneurial bent. The opportunities fall into the near term and long-term.

The "down the road" opportunity is the (very slow) move to value-based reimbursement for . . .