Strategy and Business Planning, Program Design and Implementation, Payer Strategy and Contracting, and Operations Improvement

Strategy and Business

Planning Whether organizations are looking to update plans or develop new strategies, Valence is a strong partner. Our range of consulting services enable organizations to target specific issues or create a system-wide strategy. Our recommendations are based on an understanding of qualitative and quantitative factors, analysis of current and future demands, and comprehensive market-driven assessment of options. Our sophisticated financial models help prioritize resource allocation and project the impact of the strategies on future financial performance.

Program Design and Implementation

To modify programs or develop new programs, Valence considers all the factors to ensure success including competition, management systems, point-of-care information, performance tracking, reporting tools, and communications support. We understand the challenges of diverse information needs, technology platforms, and organizational structures. Our approach yields efficient pathways to align goals and integrate people and systems.

Payer Strategy and Contracting

Valence has extensive expertise in risk-based analysis from both sides of the managed care equation. We take a strategic approach to payer negotiations and develop mutually beneficial contracting relationships. Our sophisticated modeling capability supports the negotiation process with credible analysis to respond to pay-for-performance initiatives, and emerging reimbursement models.

Operations Improvement

Valence can assist in optimizing current capabilities and creating strategies for ongoing operational improvements. For transitional or transformational change, our methodologies support quality assessment, analysis and implementation processes. We drive improvements that are advantageous to providers and patients, creating incentives for adoption and compliance with new procedures. We can identify and implement operational improvements across the continuum, to enable greater coordination and deliver better outcomes.