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The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services’ Approach To Value-Based Purchasing, Bettina Berman
The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services’ Approach To Value-Based Purchasing, Bettina Berman
Value-Based Purchasing Newsletter
Although evidence suggests that both the quality and the affordability of health care can be improved1, it is likely that such improvements will come at great cost. Healthcare expenditures in the United States (U.S.) are expected to rise precipitously - from $1.5 trillion in 2005 to over $4 trillion in 2016.2 Medicare, the nation’s single largest health care purchaser, spent an estimated $425 billion on health services in 2007. With the projected growth in Medicare beneficiaries, the amount may surpass $800 billion by 2017, placing the government under significant pressure to control health care costs.3
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Uncle Sam's Debut On The Value-Based Purchasing Stage, Neil I. Goldfarb
Uncle Sam's Debut On The Value-Based Purchasing Stage, Neil I. Goldfarb
Value-Based Purchasing Newsletter
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