Task force weighs bundled payments and value-based care but flags rural limits
Members heard proponents argue bundled payments and value-based care could contain costs for common procedures, but staff and providers warned low rural volumes, quality-measure challenges, and network/steering risks may limit statewide rollout; pilots and targeted approaches were recommended.
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The task force discussed bundled (episode-based) payment options as a tool to contain costs and incent value-based care. Eric (S7) and Blue Cross representatives explained bundled payments generally cover the entire episode of care — facility, surgeon, anesthesia and potential readmissions — and can reduce total system spending when implemented with quality controls.
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