As a health benefits consultant, I find the MidAtlantic Business Group on Health invaluable for two reasons; I establish relationships in a non-sales setting and I am exposed to advanced concepts and strategies that I can use for the benefit of my clients.
The second pillar in value-based purchasing is full transparency and public reporting.
Standardized performance measures need to be converted into useful information for purchasers, payers and consumers to inform their decision making, particularly for payment and choice. Research also demonstrates that public reporting can be a significant external motivator for supply side performance improvement, given the importance of community reputation.