In a large, integrated health system participating in value-based care, higher costs and utilization were observed before and after unplanned dialysis initiation.
by Chris Riopelle, CEO of Strive Health
Chris Riopelle, CEO of Strive Health
After an unprecedented year, kidney care providers, including nephrologists, dialysis facilities, and care extenders are expecting 2021 to follow suit. We will see an overhaul in reimbursement and major industry shifts, partly led by CMS, that will require providers to advance their capabilities in a way that will usher in more widespread innovation. These new models encourage a shift in treatment approach that will deliver earlier interventions and better outcomes.
The following are likely trends we will see in the new year.
Value-based Incentives Impact Kidney Care in 2021