PWE1 - Risk, Reward and Red Flags: What Health Centers Should Know Before Saying Yes to a Value-based Care Partner

Session Description: As community health centers and health center networks evaluate value-based care enablers, choosing the right partner can make the difference between advancing mission-driven care and facing unnecessary risk. This session will equip leaders with practical tools to evaluate value-based partnerships through both a financial and customs lens. Participants will learn how to interpret potential gain-share arrangements, assess the appropriate level of downside risk, and identify key terms in provider participation agreements that safeguard health center interests. The session will also introduce a structured scorecard to compare potential partners and highlight long-term considerations, including Medicare Advantage and managed care organization alignment. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for selecting a value-based partner that balances sustainability, accountability, and mission alignment.