Would value-based care be an effective weapon in the fight against the United States’ still-accelerating opioid abuse epidemic? Some industry experts believe so. Value-based reimbursement models could make physicians think twice about the bottom line before they prescribe a potentially life-altering medication.

“Value-based payment models can potentially contribute to improved quality of opioid treatment and reduce costs at the same time,” wrote Pincus, et al. “As such, these models should be incorporated into a broader strategy to address the opioid epidemic in a more comprehensive, effective and efficient way.”

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