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What K12 Providers Get Wrong About Outcomes Based Contracting (And Four ‘Aha’ Moments That Change That)

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Jillian Evans

“Too risky.” “Payment depends on perfection.” “Is the upside worth the coordination?” These are the concerns providers bring to the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting when they first encounter the model—and they’re understandable. Jillian Evans unpacks four misconceptions that get in the way, and shows how strong outcomes based contracts are built to be fair, transparent, and designed so providers can earn more for delivering real results.

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