Article looks at reform concepts put into practice
Here’s a recent story that touches on a whole lot of themes in health reform – without getting bogged down in a lot of jargon. Value-based purchasing. Evidence-based medicine. Shared decision-making....
View ArticleMore hospitals penalized in value-based payment program
Here’s a sign that paying more for better care and paying less for inadequate care is taking hold in a significant way. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported this week...
View ArticleWhat’s the downside to value-based purchasing and pay for performance?
Pay for performance (P4P) is often touted as one of the best ways to improve health care quality. In most P4P programs, health plans pay physicians and hospitals more if they meet certain quality...
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