As CMS moves toward full value-based care by 2030, the coming four years will hinge on how effectively health systems manage acute care, the costliest segment of the continuum.

Reducing avoidable days and addressing discharge barriers in real time will be critical to improving outcomes and financial performance. Jonathan Shoemaker, CEO of ABOUT Healthcare, and other healthcare industry experts, predict the systems that succeed in value-based care will be those that use digital tools to shorten length of stay, guide patients to the right next site of care, and ensure every acute day truly adds value.

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