COVID pandemic as an incubator for a renewed vision of pediatric value-based healthcare

COVID-19 has stressed primary care pediatric practices. In addition, other market pressures that began before the pandemic make this an optimal time to re-examine pediatric payment models. CMS is encouraging changes in the Medicare market toward alternative payment models. However, success is limited for older adults, and while components of these models can work for pediatricians, the needs of children, young adults and their families are...