As the U.S. healthcare industry shifts from the current fee-for-service model to one focused on value, outcomes and better patient experiences, bundled healthcare is already proving its merit. Bundled ...

The rising costs of healthcare generally, and the high costs of childbirth in the United States, are forcing innovation in payment models for maternity care alongside the ongoing efforts in other ...

As healthcare continues its shift toward a value-based payment environment, many health systems are exploring the possibility of developing bundled payment programs for single episodes of care. Editor ...

A new study found Medicare’s hip and knee replacement bundled payment models didn’t lead to a decrease in quality of care and also saved Medicare money. But bundled payments for other types of ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday a new initiative to help improve care for patients while they are in the hospital and after they are discharged. Doctors, ...

UnitedHealthcare will expand its use of bundled payments to providers in 30 states that participate in Medicaid Advantage next year, the insurer announced Wednesday. In the UnitedHealthcare Care ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Using a system for primary care management of patients with diabetes may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and retinopathy over a 3-year period. A parallel pre-post observational ...