he Rural Health Value team is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our Value-Based Care (VBC) Assessment Tool. The structure of the assessment, including eight categories with capacities or best practices, remains the same; however, language has been updated in the capacity statements to add clarity and specificity. This online tool helps organizations assess readiness and supports strategic planning for the shift to value-based care and payment. The resulting report and additional tools can be used to help guide the development of action plans.

Value-Based Care Assessment Resources include:

• Introductory Letter – An overview of the VBC tool
• Survey instrument – A .pdf “hard copy” of the VBC tool
• VBC Online Tool – Record responses to the 80 different value-based care capacities
• Sample Report – A sample report from the VBC tool
• VBC Tool Action Plan – Prioritizing Capacities and Planning for Action
• Preparing for a VBC Contract – Brief guide to assist leaders in preparing for VBC

Related resources on the Rural Health Value website:

• Engaging Your Board and Community in Value-Based Care Conversations (uiowa.edu) – this document will help healthcare organization leaders start value-based care conversations with board and community members. These conversations will lay the groundwork for informed strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Rural Health Value Summit: Driving Value through Community-Based Partnerships (uiowa.edu) – this report shared experiences from four rural communities driving value through community-based partnerships. Several opportunities for policymakers, payers, and health system leaders for building and supporting social needs infrastructure in rural communities are highlighted.

Demonstrating Your Value: A Guide to Potential Value-based Care Partnerships for Rural Health Care Organizations– this Rural Health Value resource assists CAH leadership in demonstrating the value CAHs bring to networks, affiliations, payers, community-based organizations, or accountable care organizations.

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