Medical Economics November 29, 2023
A better way to improve patient outcomes through care management is possible through data and connected tools.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of the Making Care Primary (MCP) program cements primary care as a key component of value-based care (VBC). For patients in the eight states where the pilot is launching in July 2024, there’s a distinct possibility of improved health outcomes. Primary care physicians participating in Making Care Primary will see enhanced value-based care (VBC) payment models, tools to form partnerships with specialists, and strengthened community connections to address patients’ medical and health-related social needs (HRSNs), like housing and nutrition.
In short, CMS’ Making Care Primary program incentivizes a connection between the physical and...
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