Next Steps in Maximizing Value in Orthopedic Surgery.

Abstract

As health care continues to shift to value-based reimbursement and away from volume-based reimbursement, there will be increasing emphasis on demonstrating improvement of patient health to justify reimbursement. Orthopedic surgeons that can demonstrate superior quality of care delivered will be in position to improve financial compensation as these 2 metrics become increasingly tightly correlated. In order to deliver high-value care, orthopedic surgeons must be aware of the core tenets of such delivery, including quality, value, and safety. Understanding these core tenets will be critical to providing high-value care and subsequently succeeding in the evolving value-based market.