How Evolving United States Payment Models Influence Primary Care and Its Impact on the Quadruple Aim

Conclusions:
Although the ideal payment model for primary care remains to be determined, lessons learned from existing payment models can help guide the shift from volume-based to value-based care. To most effectively pay for primary care, future payment models should invest in a primary care infrastructure, one that supports team-based, community-oriented care, and measures the delivery of the functions of primary care.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - July 9, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Park, B., Gold, S. B., Bazemore, A., Liaw, W. Tags: Special Communications Source Type: research