External Resources
External Resources
The following external links offer additional information on value-based care that is consistent with the intended purpose of the Value-Based Care Spotlight site. CMS disclaims responsibility for the content and privacy policies of non-.gov websites. No CMS endorsement is implied by links between cms.gov and other organizations.
Information resources written for public and patients
- Print-Ready Resources (Health Care Transformation Task Force)
Infographics in English and Spanish explaining value-based care in consumer-friendly language. - Patient-First Care (United States of Care)
Website offering clear language explanation of “Patient-First Care” (aka Value-Based Care) and featuring a health care preferences quiz and educational resources. - Value-Based Care: What It Is, and Why It’s Needed (Commonwealth Fund)
Explainer covering value-based care concepts and terms. - Key Terms & Resource Directory for Equity-Centered Payment Reform (National Partnership for Women and Families)
Glossary of key terms and concepts for equity-centered payment reform and links to supporting information.
Guidance for developing value-based care messaging
- Tools and Resources for Communicating the Benefits of Value-Based Care to Consumers and Patients (Health Care Transformation Task Force)
Resource list focused on effective communication strategies, including specific strategies for addressing patient out-of-pocket costs and messaging tools to offer a more practical picture of value-based care impacts. Includes content from Humana, United States of Care, Health Care Transformation Task Force and the CMS Innovation Center. - Talking about Health Care Payment Models that Prioritize Quality over Quantity (aka Value-Based Care) (United States of Care)
Guide to research-based messaging on value-based care. Includes Messaging Framework and Terms to Watch.
Research on value-based care
- Understanding Patient, Family Caregiver and Health Care Team Member ACO Experiences (American Heart Association)
(Executive Summary PDF)
Findings of an American Heart Association study to understand the experience of medically complex patients, their family caregivers and health care team members involved in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) compared to traditional fee for service care.
Additional briefs from the study: