External Resources

The following external links offer additional information on value-based care that is consistent with the intended purpose of the Value-Based Care Spotlight site. CMS disclaims responsibility for the content and privacy policies of non-.gov websites. No CMS endorsement is implied by links between cms.gov and other organizations.

Information resources written for public and patients

• Print-Ready Resources (Health Care Transformation Task Force)
  Infographics in English and Spanish explaining value-based care in consumer-friendly language.
• Value-Based Care: What It Is, and Why It’s Needed (Commonwealth Fund)
  Explainer covering value-based care concepts and terms.
• Key Terms & Resource Directory for Equity-Centered Payment Reform (National Partnership for Women and Families)
  Glossary of key terms and concepts for equity-centered payment reform and links to supporting information.

Guidance for developing value-based care messaging

• Tools and Resources for Communicating the Benefits of Value-Based Care to Consumers and Patients (Health Care Transformation Task Force)
  Resource list focused on effective communication strategies, including specific strategies for addressing patient out-of-pocket costs and messaging tools to offer a more practical picture of value-based care impacts. Includes content from Humana, United States of Care, Health Care Transformation Task Force and the CMS Innovation Center.
• Talking about Health Care Payment Models that Prioritize Quality over Quantity (aka Value-Based Care) (United States of Care)
  Guide to research-based messaging on value-based care. Includes Messaging Framework and Terms to Watch.