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Admin Burden Is VBC's Top Pain PointVBC
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% of respondents cite administrative burden and reporting requirements as the top VBC pain point; uncertain revenue (31%), patient engagement/adherence challenges (29%)
Healthcare Optimists Back VBCVBC
68

% of physicians who are optimistic about U.S. healthcare's future support VBC

Operational Change Tracks With VBC SupportVBC
58

% of practices considering major operational changes show VBC support vs. 40% among those not considering changes

Shared Risk Needs More ResourcesVBC
65

% worry they lack adequate resources to manage shared risk effectively

Shared Risk Still Feels UnfamiliarVBC
36

% feel comfortable with the concept of shared risk in VBC

VBC Has Its DoubtersVBC
31

% oppose VBC; 20% are unsure

VBC May Improve CoordinationVBC
46

% believe VBC makes care more coordinated

VBC May Improve HealthcareVBC
43

% believe VBC is improving the healthcare industry (led by 53% of Millennials vs. 31% of Boomers+)

VBC May Keep Patients HealthierVBC
46

% believe VBC helps keep patients healthier

VBC May Make Care More AffordableVBC
40

% believe VBC is making care more affordable for patients (led by 48% of Millennials vs. 30% of Boomers+)

VBC May Reduce HospitalizationsVBC
44

% believe VBC is leading to fewer hospitalizations (led by 51% of Millennials vs. 33% of Boomers+)

VBC Metrics Add PressureVBC
66

% are concerned about the increased pressure of meeting VBC metrics

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AI Comfort Is RisingAI
54

% of physicians feel comfortable using AI in their practice — up from 46% in 2025

Good is the enemy of great. But also I think you can't let great be the enemy of getting going.
Kaley Meadows
Practice Administrator
AI Comfort Varies by Practice SizeAI
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% of small practices show comfort with AI (Mid-sized 58% | Large 54% | Enterprise 65%)