<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>University Health Network and Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network are creating a value-based health alliance that will ultimately provide statewide coverage.
A new partnership between doctors and facilities affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center aims to improve the quality of<wm> their work while enhancing patient care with the use of value-based payments.

According to the press releases, the collaborative partnership between 88 hospitals and 28 physician practices will create a state-wide network aimed at providing high-quality, effective patient care through better quality of care improvement initiatives.

By working under this deal, the facility will likely receive higher reimbursement rates in some cases, and also greater administrative convenience in navigating different insurance options, such as payment for services, billing services, and claims submission.

By paying healthcare</wm> through a more direct mechanism, such as performance measurement data analysis for quality improvement, the quality of care