1、The Future of Emergency Medicine Reimbursement:Transitioning from Volume to ValueJAMIE SHOEMAKER MD FACEP&ERIK BLUTINGER MD MSCACEP PARTNER COLLABORATIVEIntroductionEmergency Medicine is at a crossroads.Fee-for-Service(FFS)has dominated,but Value-Based Care(VBC)is emerging.Today:Explore how this shi
2、ft will affect reimbursement,care delivery,and physician alignment.Fee-for-Service/RVU Model OverviewReimbursement based on services rendered(CPT codes)Productivity measured in Relative Value Units(RVUs):Work RVUs(time,skill,intensity)Practice Expense RVUsMalpractice RVUsIncentivizes volume and comp
3、lexity.Pros and Cons of the FFS ModelPROS-Predictable revenue streamRewards high-acuity,high-volume careAligns with episodic nature of ED workCONS No link to patient outcomesEncourages over-utilizationPenalizes efficiency and care coordinationVulnerable to insurer denials and downcodingWhat is Value
4、-Based Care(VBC)?Reimbursement based on quality,outcomes and cost-efficiencyPrioritizes value over volumeModels relevant to EM:Bundled paymentsACO/shared savings(ACEPs AUCM model)ET3(Emergency Triage,Treat&Transport)Hospital quality incentive programsFFS vs.VBC-A Side-by-Side ComparisonFeatureFee-fo
5、r-ServiceValue-Based CarePayment Basis:Per CPT CodeQuality,Outcomes,CostIncentive:VolumeEfficiency&CoordinationFocus:Individual EncounterEpisode of CareRisk:MinimalShared RiskDocumentation:Coding-DrivenQuality-DrivenChallenges of Applying VBC to EMEpisodic and unplanned care limits attributionLack o
6、f follow-up visibilityLimited control over downstream outcomesData infrastructure and interoperability gapsInadequate EM-specific quality metricsOpportunities for EM in a Value-Based SystemGatekeeper role in hospital admissionsReduce unnecessary testing and ad