Episode Details

Listen to Health Affairs' Leslie Erdelack and Michael Gerber discuss the newly-announced merger between Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger Health System. They discuss the evolution of value-based care, how mergers may impact patient outcomes and health spending, and how health economists are reacting to the news.

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Related Links:

• New Mega-deal Highlights Geisinger's Fall, and Raises Concerns About Where Kaiser Is Going Next (Stat News)
• Have Alternative Payment Models Led To Provider Consolidation? (Health Affairs Forefront)
• Value-Based Payment As A Tool To Address Excess US Health Spending (Health Affairs)

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