Our current approach to healthcare delivery isn’t working. The fee-for-service payment system has major flaws, rewarding quantity of services over quality outcomes, driving overuse of expensive hospital visits and low adoption of cost-efficient options such as telehealth and home-based solutions.
We believe that when providers and payers align priorities and collaborate closely – together we can transform cardiovascular care delivery.
However, implementing value-based care can be complex with the diverse populations and varied needs that often accompany cardiovascular patients. At Cardiovascular Associates of America, we’ve built a contracting model that can drive reform. We have developed a care model which improves health outcomes. We are creating the future of value-based care in the cardiovascular space.
The Future of Cardiology Is Value-Based Care
Transparency
Open communication and information sharing fosters mutual understanding and stronger alignment.
Proper Risk Adjustment
Collaborative development of methodologies ensures appropriate adjustment for patient factors when evaluating performance.
Performance Measurement
Customizable analytics offer real-time insights to drive improvements and inform decision-making.
Shared Financial Accountability
Aligned incentives and reasonable risk-sharing reinforce our commitment to achieving shared goals.
Patient-Centered Care Model
We focus on preventive care measures delivered in lower-cost settings to improve both the care experience and health outcomes.
The Path to Building a More Sustainable Healthcare System
At CVAUSA, we work hand-in-hand with our partners to create customized measurement methodologies. Together, we decide on the outcomes we will track and detail the calculations to reconcile performance and incentives. We work transparently and collaboratively with our partners to develop risk adjustment and benchmarking approaches. The right data and rigorous performance measurement allow us to adopt risk confidently.
We develop medical savings account models that cover all cardiology spend for a population, regardless of which cardiologist they see. This levels the playing field and creates a team approach.
We share savings with our clinician partners and provide incentives tied to outcomes. The focus is on collaboration to improve value.
For patients in these value-based programs, we provide wraparound services to track and coordinate care across settings. Primary cardiologists and specialists work together to optimize care for the individual.
Let’s Align to Revolutionize Cardiovascular Care
We’re seeking future-minded payer groups and leaders to help us realize the promise of value-based care and create thriving, vibrant communities. A new day in health care awaits.