4 Barriers to Innovative Treatment Delivery Models

Disruptive business models may be the key to combating the rising cost of healthcare, writes Steve Lamb, vice president and lead partner at Memphis, Tenn.-based Implant Partners.

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In an Implant Partners blog post, Mr. Lamb identifies four main barriers orthopedic providers face in reaching innovative ways for healthcare delivery.

1. Fee-for-service payment models

2. Physician preference items

3. Loyalty to orthopedic reps

4. Mismatched incentives between providers and payers

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