As healthcare costs continue to rise and consumers demand greater value, alternative care models are taking on new urgency. For value-based care to be successful, payers, providers and community supports must be engaged and recognize the benefits for themselves and the patients they serve.

To do that well, organizations must ensure that adequate provider networks are in place, providers are measured on quality and cost performance, and reimbursement is based on multiple at-risk and shared savings models to promote higher quality of care at a lower cost. The final key to success is the ability to monitor, analyze, benchmark and improve performance across the ecosystem to exceed value-based care and patient outcome goals.