Health Affairs September 30, 2021
Kelsey Brykman, Rob Houston, and Melissa Bailey, Center for Health Care Strategies

Health care payers, providers, and policymakers are increasingly pursuing value-based payment (VBP) models that explicitly incentivize high-quality care. With 38 percent of children in the U.S. covered by Medicaid, there is an opportunity for states to implement VBP models focused on child health ― potentially impacting outcomes later in life and generating societal savings in the long run.

Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, MassHealth, launched its accountable care organization program in 2018 to serve both children and adults. To inform Massachusetts’ efforts in prioritizing investment in pediatric care, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS),...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicaid, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Payment Models, Provider, Value Based
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