What are the best practices for managing provider relations in a capitated payment model?
Capitated payment models are becoming more common in healthcare, as they aim to reduce costs and improve quality of care. In this model, providers receive a fixed amount per patient or per episode of care, regardless of the actual services delivered. This creates incentives for providers to manage care efficiently and effectively, but also poses challenges for provider relations. Provider relations are the activities and strategies that health plans, networks, or organizations use to communicate, collaborate, and contract with providers. In this article, we will discuss some of the best practices for managing provider relations in a capitated payment model.