March 18, 2026- As value-based care gains momentum across the healthcare system, ambulatory surgery centers are increasingly at the forefront of the shift. Long valued for their efficiency and lower costs, these outpatient facilities are now being measured by a broader standard – one that emphasizes patient outcomes, care coordination, and accountability over volume. The continued rise of value-based care models in ambulatory surgery centers is beginning to reshape how procedures are delivered, financed, and evaluated, signaling a broader transformation in outpatient care.
Repertoire Magazine spoke to Blake Peart, managing director for Vertess, about the rise of value-based care in the ambulatory surgery space, how it’s going to impact patients and providers, and some emerging trends for the industry.
What is value-based care?
Value-based care is a payment model in healthcare designed to pay providers for the quality of patient outcomes, as opposed to the quantity of services rendered. This incentivizes providers to put a greater emphasis on the quality of care and patient wellness, moving towards a patient-centered approach to providing care.
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