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Is Value-Based Reimbursement Mostly Dead or Slightly Alive?

By David Burda – One of my favorite scenes in The Princess Bride is when Miracle Max tells Inigo and Fezzik that Westley is “mostly dead,” which means he’s “slightly alive.” There’s hope for a full recovery. We can say the same thing about value-based reimbursement, if we have as much faith in a few recent VBR status reports as Inigo and Fezzik have in Miracle Max.



Studies, Surveys and Reports: What Can We Learn?

Our monthly roundup of surveys and reports from around the industry. In this month’s reports, Americans are skipping food, rent, & Christmas presents to afford healthcare, more employers are covering chronic disease prevention services, and HIMSS gives us a glimpse into the future of healthcare.