Last week, in partnership with Accountable for Health (A4H), we had the privilege of kicking off Health Care Value Week with a private dinner, bringing together some of the most innovative voices in value-based care. It was a candid, forward-looking conversation—one that reflected on what’s worked, what hasn’t, and where we must focus our efforts to evolve value-based care for the next decade.
The momentum from the dinner carried through the rest of the week, as discussions across panels and sessions reinforced the urgency of tackling persistent challenges in payment models, care coordination, and data usability. The conversations reaffirmed why Zus Health joined A4H: to help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, data-driven healthcare system that rewards outcomes over volume.

One of the biggest themes emerging from Health Care Value Week was the growing urgency to refine value-based payment models. While the promise of value-based care remains strong, the evidence suggests that many models have yet to generate sustained cost savings or meaningful quality improvements at scale​. Discussions throughout the week highlighted the need for stronger financial incentives, more sustainable benchmarks, and better alignment between payers and providers​. The takeaway? Value-based care must evolve beyond incremental adjustments—real transformation requires bold, systemic change.

At Zus Health, we believe data liquidity and intelligent clinical insights are critical to making these models work. The ability to match real-time clinical data with claims data—to create a more comprehensive, accurate picture of a patient’s health—is essential for reducing unnecessary utilization, closing care gaps, and ensuring providers can manage risk effectively​. The discussions at Health Care Value Week underscored that trusted, actionable data remains a missing link in making value-based payment models truly effective.
Looking ahead, the industry is at an inflection point. As value-based care continues to evolve, new models—such as enhanced specialty care integration, shadow bundles, and advanced risk-sharing mechanisms—are reshaping how providers engage with risk-based arrangements. The focus is shifting from incremental adjustments to more fundamental redesigns that align financial incentives with high-quality, proactive care. But success will require simplifying data exchange, reducing administrative burden, and enabling smarter interventions before costly utilization occurs.

Zus Health is committed to being part of the solution. By ensuring that providers and care teams have access to the right data at the right time, we can help move value-based care grow in impact–making care more efficient, proactive, and patient-centered.

The work doesn’t stop here. At Zus Health, we’re eager to continue these conversations and help organizations develop a stronger data strategy for value-based care. If you’re interested in joining one of our upcoming private dinners or scheduling a data strategy session, please reach out to us at info@zushealth.com. Let’s work together to build the future of value-based care—one where the right data, delivered at the right time, optimizes patient outcomes.