Foundational Changes Critical to Payments for Radiology Services.

Area of Science:

• Health Policy
• Healthcare Economics
• Radiology Practice Management

Background:

• The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outlined goals to transition healthcare payment from volume-based to value-based systems.
• Significant knowledge gaps existed among providers and institutions regarding the development and implementation of Alternative Payment Models (APMs).

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (HCP-LAN) as a collaborative effort to bridge these knowledge gaps.
• To highlight the framework proposed by HCP-LAN for APMs and its potential implications for radiologists.

Main Methods:

• The article describes the conception and initial meeting of the HCP-LAN, established in early 2015.
• It emphasizes the collaborative nature of the network, involving diverse industry participants.

Main Results:

• The HCP-LAN was conceived to facilitate the development and adoption of APMs.
• The network aims to provide a structured approach and shared learning for advancing value-based care.

Conclusions:

• The HCP-LAN's framework for APMs is expected to significantly influence the future of healthcare delivery.
• Radiologists and healthcare institutions need to understand and adapt to these evolving payment models for successful integration into value-based care.