In an era where the healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, Surgery Partners stands at the forefront of this transformation, particularly in the realm of managed care. Our approach is not just about navigating today's challenges but paving the way for a future where healthcare is more accessible, affordable, and quality-driven. A pivotal aspect of our unique value proposition is our commitment to empowering physicians. Through our managed care team, we help develop payor’s physician incentive programs, encouraging physicians to deliver superior care in more cost-effective settings. This approach not only optimizes healthcare outcomes for patients but also underscores our dedication to innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. The strategies we’re spearheading and the impact we're making is transforming managed care for a better tomorrow.
Transforming Managed Care for a Better Tomorrow
The challenge of rising healthcare costs, paired with the imperative to maintain high-quality care, is a pivotal concern for payors today. Surgery Partners is acutely aware of this delicate balance and remains committed to being part of the solution. Shannon Yarrow, Surgery Partners’ Vice President of Managed Care, articulates this commitment perfectly:
"It’s getting increasingly difficult for payors to manage the cost trend in healthcare. They’re looking for ways to manage and solve for this without giving up access and quality care. Surgery Partners is a key solution to the growing cost of healthcare in the US, offering care in a lower-cost setting while maintaining or improving quality and patient satisfaction. The more collaborative we are with payors, the more we can expand the industry and enhance patient care."
How We Do It
Surgery Partners distinguishes itself in the managed care landscape by helping to develop payor programs that incentivize the use of ASCs. Our team leverages their long standing relationships with payors to shape these programs, ensuring they are attractive to providers and align with broader goals of cost reduction and quality care. This strategy includes facilitating discussions and agreements that support the utilization of ASCs, thereby reducing the overall cost of care while optimizing patient outcomes.
By aligning with the move toward “value-based reimbursement models,” we're not just participating in the healthcare sector's evolution; we're actively driving it, demonstrating our commitment to a future in which we "improve health outcomes while reducing costs" (
Sharma and Carroll).
Forecasting a Future of Growth and Impact
Our vision for the future is ambitious yet attainable, as demonstrated by projections like those in the "U.S. Managed Care Market Report 2023," which anticipates the managed care market reaching "US$4.12 trillion by 2027" (
businesswire.com). This growth trajectory not only speaks to the expanding demand for managing the cost of care, but also to the critical role companies like Surgery Partners play in meeting this demand through innovative, cost-effective solutions.
In alignment with this growth, our commitment to flexibility and solution-oriented partnerships with payors sets us apart. As Yarrow emphasizes, “our independence breeds more flexibility. Payors like working with us because we bring solutions.”
Join Us in Shaping the Future
As we look ahead at the opportunities for innovation and collaboration, we’re eager to leave our mark. We are not merely adapting to change—we are creating it, in partnership with payors and providers, to deliver care that is accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality.
Let's embark on this transformative journey together. With Surgery Partners, the future of healthcare is bright, inclusive, and optimized for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
