title: Finding the 'sweet spot' in value-based contracts.
abstract: Health systems pursing value-based contracts should address six important considerations: The definition of value. Contracting goals. Cost of implementation. Risk exposure. Contract structure and design. Essential contractual protections.
authors.forename: Bill
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eggbeer
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sears
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Homer
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts / Q000592:standards*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D062505:Value-Based Purchasing