VBR Marches On – A Trend Driving 2022 Strategy

We started the year with the release of new reports on the continued movement away from fee-for-service reimbursement to alternate, value-based reimbursement (VBR) models. Over half of health systems are planning to move to “payvider” market positioning in 2022 (see Nearly 60% Of Health Systems Aim To Become ‘Payviders’ In 2022). These 'payvider plans' include many arrangements – provider-sponsored health plans; direct contracting with health plans; joint ventures with health plans; and risk-based contracting. In addition, a new survey found 56% of health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) report using outcome-based, non-fee-for . . .