In this era of healthcare reform which is focused on cost containment and quality improvement, health systems are struggling to provide the right balance between quality and cost-efficient services. At the same time, advancements in biomedical knowledge and technological innovation are changing standards for the composition and volume of healthcare that can and should be delivered.1 As such, healthcare providers are working to develop alternative delivery and financing models that enable the provision of high-quality, high-value patient care.
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