AHIP INSTITUTE & EXPO 2021
This session addresses how value-based arrangements in addiction treatment are solving critical gaps in care access, quality, and equity. Speakers discuss how realigning incentives and delivering evidence-based virtual care have the potential to solve the national substance use disorder crisis.
Megan Heahlke
Senior Product Strategist, Premera Blue Cross
Stephanie Strong
CEO & Co-Founder, Boulder Care
The addiction treatment industry is unfortunately lagging in delivering evidence-based care, resulting in high readmission rates and substantial economic impact ($442B annually from SUDs). Now, payers have the power to realign incentives and unlock higher-quality, cost-effective care that holds providers accountable. Premera Blue Cross is a leader in advancing such value-based arrangements, and its work with Boulder presents a new framework for addressing the SUD crisis.
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