Pediatric Healthcare

Investments Are Needed to Implement Value-Based Care in Pediatrics

August 2, 2023 - While value-based care adoption has accelerated in the healthcare industry, the alternative care delivery and payment model is still lacking in the pediatric setting. The current healthcare infrastructure does not support the resources needed to successfully implement this model for kids, according to Rachel Thornton, MD, vice president and chief health equity officer at Nemours...

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