Putting the Value in Value-Based Payments: Your Perfusionist Makes a
Today, the need for continuous improvement is a given. How can we do more with less, but not sacrifice quality? Ultimately, how can we deliver greater value? That is the core idea of value-based payment models now being tested across the country and lies at the heart of the mandatory cardiac bundles recently proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Getting the highest quality from all components of a bundled service is paramount. One such component, cardiovascular perfusion, can have a significant impact on outcomes, recovery, and readmissions. But, how do you know that the perfusionists in your OR are capable of driving value and helping you achieve your quality goals?