Solving the sustainable growth rate formula conundrum continues steps toward cost savings and care improvement

Solving the sustainable growth rate formula conundrum continues steps toward cost savings and care improvement

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
In the literature (Commonwealth Fund)
Author(s):
Klein, Sarah, author
Contributor(s):
Commonwealth Fund, issuing body.
Publication:
[New York, N.Y.] : Commonwealth Fund, March 2015
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Medicare -- economics
Reimbursement, Incentive
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Congress is considering legislation that would replace Medicare's current payment formula with one that rewards physicians and other providers for delivering high-value care. The new approach would increase payments for providers who outperform their peers on cost and quality measures, as well as those who participate in alternative payment models that encourage more coordinated, efficient care. In this Commonwealth Fund-supported article in Health Affairs, James D. Reschovsky and colleagues at Mathematica Policy Research describe key features of the proposed payment methodology, assess its strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations for refining it.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (2 unnumbered pages)).
NLM Unique ID:
101676211 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101676211