News Report | August 3, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Launches New Value-Based Payment Model For Small Practices
On July 15, 2020, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced plans to pilot a new value-based payment model for small practices that provides financial support through a global payment, upside risk incentives, and an immediate support payment. The participating practices will have authority to decide how to spend the global payment to improve consumer care, and they will have flexibility to test care delivery innovations. They will not receive fee-for-service payments. Incentive payments will be available to practices that meet targets for quality care and lower costs.
The program was developed in collaboration with primary . . .