Vital Signs with Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan
Ep 33: Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari on Managing $20B in Healthcare Spending and Lessons on Succeeding in Value-Based Care
Nov 2, 2023
Farzad Mostashari, CEO of Aledade, discusses the success of value-based care, barriers for Medicaid models, and the competitiveness of acquiring new practices. He also shares his insights on overhyped and underhyped aspects of health tech and the use of AI in healthcare. The speakers delve into the need for market competition, advancements in technology, and the impact of retailers acquiring at-risk providers.
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Quick takeaways
- An increase in primary care capacity and independent practices can be expected when independent primary care practices are rewarded for providing accessible, informed, and engaged care.
- To fully realize the benefits of value-based care, a robust ecosystem of value-based partners is necessary, involving coordination and collaboration among different healthcare providers and specialists.
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The Importance of Independent Primary Care
Independent primary care practices face challenges in negotiating leverage and financial success in fee-for-service models. However, when the game changes and independent primary care practices are rewarded for providing accessible, informed, and engaged care, there will likely be an increase in primary care capacity and independent practices.
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