Robert X. Murphy Jr., MD, MS, FACS, CPE,

Valley Preferred has a great history of participation between all its affiliated entities, which comprise both independent and employed providers. Its focus is on helping clinicians engage in the journey toward high quality, value-based care. Great accomplishments have resulted from using data to drive quality and through incentives to reward providers who perform most exceptionally in meeting certain goals and requirements. It’s highly satisfying to sit in on a strategy meeting and see how important the recognition for high quality performance really is to our physicians. Beyond that, as the leader in the important work of payer contracting, Valley Preferred ensures that the needs of clinicians, payers, and Lehigh Valley Health Network are aligned: That’s vital to realizing the best possible outcomes for both our providers and patients.