Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics

Providing an expert overview of the current structure of health care and how it affects today's orthopaedic surgeons, Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics addresses the healthcare system's transition from a fee-for-service model to value-based health care. This transition aligns the incentives of all stakeholders, including payers, purchasers, clinicians, and most importantly, patients, by prioritizing health over care, and facilitating competition based on health outcomes and cost. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Eric C. Makhni, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA, and Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, this unique, authoritative text covers essential information not often covered in medical school or orthopaedic residency training--offering a comprehensive discussion of the principles of value-based health care as applied to orthopaedics. Covers key topics such as fundamentals of value-based care design in orthopaedics, how clinical registries can be used to drive value in orthopaedics, current methods in cost accounting, tools for high-value orthopaedic care delivery, principles of value-based payment models, orthopaedics as a service line, lessons from abroad, and more Features timely, highly informative sections on Drivers of Value, Payment Models, High-Value Delivery Models, Innovative Delivery Models, and Innovation and Future of Value-Based Health Care Provides authoritative, up-to-date content using a clear, straightforward writing style from industry-leading experts in orthopaedics and health system transformation Contains current references, tables, and illustrations that clarify complex topics Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.