Designing Effective Value-Based Contracts: Timing, Evidence, and Risk Alignment

There is no shortcut to executing a value-based contract. In this episode, experts lay out what’s required to bring these agreements to life: evidence alignment, data compatibility, and mutual incentive. Payers want results, not just risk transference—and developers must understand and speak to payer business goals.

Key discussion topics include:

• Timeline and prerequisites for executing value-based contracts.
• Understanding what matters to payers vs. regulators.
• How to prototype contracting models for early feedback.
• The importance of strong head-to-head clinical data as the foundation.