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Study: Pay-for-Performance Did Not Reduce Deaths in Medicare Pilot Program
A large Medicare pilot program that paid hospitals more if they consistently administered certain medications and vaccinations, provided appropriate counseling for people with heart conditions, or hit other quality targets did not reduce the number of patients who died within 30 days of admission to the hospital, a study published online Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine found.
The results are “sobering,” the authors wrote. The program served as a model for a major national initiative being rolled out this year.
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Legal Issues in Value-Based Care Contracts for Self-Insured Employers
December 12th 2025Self-insured employers face regulatory challenges when adopting value-based contracts, requiring careful data governance, standardized metrics, and legal frameworks to align with federal value-based care models.
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From Complexity to Clarity: A Path to Value in Employer Health Plans
December 12th 2025Employers struggle to define value from health care spending amid complexity and misaligned incentives. Achieving measurable outcomes requires transparency, incentive realignment, and gradual, employee-centered change.
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