The VBC Playbook: Where Is Value-Based Care Now?

The VBC Playbook: Where Is Value-Based Care Now? (Episode 2)

Audio Runtime: 56 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Dr. Dana Strauss, PT, DPT, a national thought leader in value-based care, teams up with fellow cohost Dr. Alex Bendersky, PT, DPT for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of VBC. Dana and Alex explore how federal priorities, payer models, and shifting incentives are reshaping rehab practice today—and what that means for you. From the decline of fee-for-service to the rise of prevention and chronic care leadership, this episode dives into where physical and occupational therapists can lead in a changing system. Tune in as we discuss how to stay ahead in a future driven by data, outcomes, and value.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the implications of shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care models on provider accountability, care quality, and population health outcomes
• Examine current federal value-based care initiatives, including ACO REACH and the TEAM model, to identify strategies for interprofessional collaboration and care coordination in rehabilitation settings
• Determine appropriate data sources and metrics, such as patient-reported outcomes and claims-based quality indicators, to support participation in alternative payment models and value-based care structures

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.