Access to Care

Over the past week, notable developments in value-based care (VBC) have emerged, particularly around access to preventive services and the impact of cost on care availability. An emphasis on accessible preventive care was highlighted at the V-BID Summit, signalling a critical shift towards proactive health management strategies—a necessary focus as stakeholders aim to improve patient outcomes and lower long-term costs. Additionally, the ongoing advocacy from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) against a CMS policy that may limit access to outpatient care underscores the tensions around patient access and affordability, which are vital for effective population health management. The push for Medicare to include more affordable diabetes and obesity medications by Lilly further illustrates the evolving dynamics of cost-effectiveness and patient access under the Trump administration.