Reforming Payment Systems to Advance Interprofessional Team-based Care
Background/Context
As healthcare continues to evolve, payment mechanisms play a critical role in shaping care delivery models. A key transformation in this landscape is the shift from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care—an approach designed to improve patient outcomes, optimize resource utilization, and promote long-term system sustainability. Central to this shift is the alignment of payment models with interprofessional, team-based care, which emphasizes collaborative practice among diverse healthcare professionals. While interprofessional care has demonstrated improved health outcomes and increased efficiency, many existing payment structures continue to reward individual services, thereby undermining team-based approaches.
This presentation will examine various healthcare payment models and their influence on interprofessional team-based care. Emphasis will be placed on value-based payment models that incentivize high-quality, patient-centered care and improved health outcomes by reallocating financial risk from patients and payors to providers. These models promote a proactive, preventative approach to care that aligns well with the principles of interprofessional collaboration.
The presentation will include case studies and real-world examples to assess the impact of different payment models. Key evaluation metrics will include patient satisfaction, resource utilization, and long-term health outcomes. The discussion will also address the sustainability of these models, with particular attention to their potential to enhance access to care, reduce disparities, and support health equity.
Outcomes and Significance
This session aims to highlight how thoughtfully designed payment models can serve as a foundation for more integrated, patient-centered care. By reframing payment reform as a strategic investment in population health rather than a short-term cost-saving measure, the presentation seeks to inform and inspire policymakers and healthcare leaders to support durable, equitable changes in healthcare financing.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.