The Medicare program has long tested various approaches to paying for Medicare services through demonstrations and other initiatives.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has led these efforts since its creation in 2010.
These models seek to improve patients experiences as well as the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Successful models may become permanent parts of the Medicare program.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)are a significant example of payment and delivery innovation in traditional Medicare.
Medicare has included ACOs for more than a decade, including the permanent Medicare Shared Savings Program.
The report also identifies some challenges policymakers may need to consider in assessing the models effects.
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See the report for a discussion of key features that make REACH different.
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