R4. Development and Feasibility of a New CRT Policy Model Within an Accountable and Value-Based Care Framework

Project Leader:  Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP

Co-Leaders:  Brad E. Dicianno, MD, Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, ATP/SMS, RET, & Richard M. Schein, PhD, MPH

Other Project Personnel: U.S. Rehab, UPMC Health Plan, National Seating & Mobility, & Permobil

Overview

The value-based care (VBC) approach to healthcare has not been fully assessed for a CRT policy model. Several attributes of such a model will be assessed in Projects R1, R2, & R3 and used in this project. Therefore, the overall objective of this final project is to synthesize the information gathered in other projects, compare it to the elements of VBC, design a new CRT model, and determine the feasibility for future implementation. The precise nature of this model can be determined only once the necessary information is gathered from other projects.

The aims of the project include the following:

Aim 1: Establish the elements and attributes of a new CRT policy model based on assessment of other models and stakeholder group consensus (R1); documentation strategies (R2); and data analytics (R3).

Aim 2: Based on all stakeholder group input, develop and describe the new CRT policy-model and its core attributes in relation to a VBC approach.

Aim 3: Perform a feasibility analysis of the new CRT policy model compared to the current model focused primarily on time and resource burdens.

Aim 4: Perform an initial cost/benefit analysis of outcomes between the two models.

Update

As of June 1, 2023

  • Project officially started March 1, 2023
  • Team members have had preliminary discussions with independent supplier groups and manufacturers about a new model based on data analyses from R3.

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