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Testing new value-based health care and payment models: One program's success

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.

Payment & Delivery Models
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How doctors are developing new payment models for their specialties

New regulations under MACRA are driving many specialty physicians to proactively develop alternative payment models. The American Society for Radiation Oncology created 2 payment models that work for patients and practices.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Medical specialties key to new Medicare payment models' success

Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.

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Alternative payment models help physicians better care for patients

Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.

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3 traits of successful alternative payment models for physicians

New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.

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Who's using new health care delivery and payment models: AMA report

Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.

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Overcoming barriers to new models of care

Physicians are looking to new models of care delivery and payment as a proven means of keeping patients healthier and reducing health care costs. But two key barriers still need to be broken down.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 contracting keys for success in an alternative payment model

Physician practices across the country are weighing a variety of payment models presented by commercial payers. If you’re trying to determine whether these models, which are meant to improve patient care while lowering overall costs, will work for your practice and patients in the long run, don’t miss these key factors.

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3 important events that can help us adopt new payment models

While physicians always are looking for better ways to care for our patients, actually doing so isn’t easy. Right now, three events are helping us on the journey to new care and payment models.

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