Value Based Care: Promise vs Reality with Dr. Ben Schwartz

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Is value-based care actually working—or is it falling short of expectations? In Part 1 of this two-part Exam Room Podcast series, Dr. Rhiannon Winsor sits down with Dr. Ben Schwartz, a former orthopedic surgeon turned healthcare leader, to take a critical look at value-based care in practice. From bundled payment models to CMS strategy, this conversation explores the gap between theory and reality—why some models have struggled, what's driving provider frustration, and whether the system is evolving in the right direction. If you're navigating value-based care in today's healthcare environment, this episode offers an honest, experience-driven perspective.