Payment Models in Healthcare

In the TraCS Data Science Lab's August seminar, David Friedlander, MD, MPH, TDSL Research Scholar and Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology, will introduce the landscape of healthcare payment models — from foundational mechanisms to more advanced, value-based approaches. This session will introduce simple models, such as fee-for-service, to more complex but common models, such as prospective payment. Friedlander will also discuss more complex arrangements including bundled payments, capitation, and value-based purchasing. We will examine how these models influence provider behavior, healthcare costs, and patient outcomes, as well as discuss the data challenges and opportunities associated with analyzing payment systems. By the end of the seminar, participants will gain a solid understanding of how various payment models function and how they impact the financial and operational dynamics of healthcare systems.

Speaker:
David Friedlander, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology

Seminars in the NC TraCS Data Science Lab Seminar Series cover a range of topics related to health care data science, clinical data, data engineering, and working in these areas at UNC-Chapel Hill. These hybrid seminars are held monthly on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the NC TraCS suite on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.

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Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research Applicant Town Hall

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) intends to release the Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) on August 12, 2025, seeking to fund studies that build an evidence base on engagement in research. During this 60-minute webinar, PCORI will walk you through:
- PCORI overview
- Details of this funding announcement, including both programmatic and administrative requirements
- PCORI’s Merit Review process
- Application process and eligibility criteria
- Applicant resources PCORI offers, including ones specific to writing your LOI, submitting your application, and required application templates

Additionally, PCORI Program Officers will be on hand to answer your most pressing questions. This Town Hall is well-suited for: health researchers and scientists, healthcare professionals, research directors, academic institutions, and other members of the healthcare community.

For more information, visit: Cycle 3 2025 -- Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research Applicant Town Hall

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