Considerations For Integrating Chronic Condition Episodes Into Value-Based Payment Models Jennifer Perloff,Robert Mechanic,Dan Koppel,Nick Mirin,andEmily Brower June 18, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/considerations-integrating-chronic-condition-episodes-into-value-based-payment-models?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8a3osiEis_rxx2fHrYnf8RWXL0T2XUJ1LZVMhsmineGC92u6HmIq65QAb6ZWhacHUDP3gUKgOxiGcfkWDoUrZ2LGmTZA&_hsmi=424329869&utm_source=hasu Using heart failure as an example, we explore technical issues with episode-based payments that are best resolved within the context of accountable care.