Payers Continue to Expand Value-Based Contracting Despite COVID-19

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will financially support local independent primary care practices as they transition to value-based care during the coronavirus pandemic, the payer announced.

The payer will offer payments to providers who enter into value-based contracts based on capitated payment models.

“Collaborating with the primary care community has never been more important as this pandemic unfolds. Finding new ways for them to embrace and succeed in value-based care is an important step to better, simpler and more affordable health care for our members,” said Tunde Sotunde, MD, Blue Cross NC president and chief executive officer.

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