ARTICLE SUMMARY:
Orthopedics firm Medacta International and the esteemed Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health System are about two years into a risk-sharing venture that could serve as a helpful model for device companies looking to deepen their ties with healthcare providers in this era of value-based care.
A few years ago, Eric Dremel and Sean Fitzsimmons from the mid-sized orthopedic firm Medacta International were meeting with Michael Suk, MD, chair of the Musculoskeletal Institute for the well-respected Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania. It was a continuation of promising discussions. They wanted to establish an innovative collaboration between the company and the healthcare system. But the meeting had hit a wall.
