Value-Based Care Insights

Building a High-Performing Clinically Integrated Network

As healthcare organizations advance value-based care strategies, clinically integrated networks remain a key vehicle for aligning physicians, improving performance, and b

The Case for Pediatric Value-Based Care

While value-based care has gained significant traction in adult medicine, pediatric care has often been left out of the conversation. Yet investing in children's health m

The Future of Healthcare Finance: 4 Themes from the HFMA Annual Conference

The conversations at this year's HFMA Annual Conference made one thing clear: value-based care is no longer just about reimbursement; it's becoming the foundation for how

Rethinking Medicare Advantage: One Health System's Decision

Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to grow, but for many health systems, the administrative burden, prior authorization requirements, delayed care, and financial pre

Unlocking Perioperative Performance Through Anesthesia Leadership

As hospitals face increasing financial pressures, workforce shortages, and growing demands for surgical efficiency, perioperative performance has never been more critical

The Modern Emergency Department: More Than an Emergency Room

Emergency department overcrowding has become one of healthcare's most pressing operational challenges, yet many organizations continue to focus on symptoms rather than un

Leadership & Workforce Insights from Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting

In this episode of Value Based Care Insights, host Daniel Marino is joined by ECG’s Amanda Adams and Jessica Wells to discuss key themes and takeaways from the Becker’s H

The New Era of Physician Compensation: Beyond RVUs

As healthcare organizations continue to expand their employed provider networks, physician compensation design is becoming far more complex and far more strategic than si

HIMSS 2026: AI, Data, and the Future of Care

As healthcare continues to evolve, conversations from HIMSS 2026 offer a clear glimpse into what’s ahead. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Daniel Marino

The Shift to Value: How Payers Are Adapting to Rising Costs

As financial pressures intensify across healthcare, payers are rethinking traditional strategies and accelerating their transition to value-based care. In this episode of

Inside CMS TEAM: Key Drivers of Early Success

As the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) launched on January 1, 2026, healthcare organizations are now facing the realities of implementation and the p

Making Medicare Advantage Work: From Contracts to Clinical Performance

As Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to rise, health systems and provider organizations are recognizing that these contracts demand more than traditional care deliv

From Negotiation to Collaboration: The Evolution of Payer Strategy

In this special episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Daniel Marino announces an exciting new chapter: Lumina Health Partners has joined ECG Management Consultants.

The Future of Emergency Departments: Defining What Comes Next

Emergency departments are under more pressure than ever as they are facing overcrowding, extended wait times, workforce strain, and rising patient demand fueled in part b

What AI Really Means for Healthcare Leaders in 2026

As healthcare organizations move from AI curiosity to real-world implementation, many leaders are asking the same question: where do we actually begin? As the industry he

Turning AI Into Performance in Value-Based Care Contracts

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping healthcare, yet many provider organizations still struggle to move from interest to practical application particularly w

2026 Healthcare Trends: Navigating Changes in a Shifting Landscape

As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2026, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. From the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and evolving site-of-servic

Reimagining Orthopedic Service Lines to Drive Growth and Value

Orthopedic care is evolving rapidly, driven by shifts in site-of-service, advances in surgical techniques, and growing patient expectations for advanced technology, impro

Encore Episode: AI in Population Health — Value vs. Hype

As the year comes to a close, we thought you would enjoy a throwback to one of our most popular episodes of 2025. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Danie

Reimagining Cardiovascular Service Lines to Drive Growth and Value

Cardiovascular service lines are in the midst of a major transformation, reshaping how physicians and health systems deliver care. Sites of service are shifting, patients