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Milad MA, Murray RC, Navathe AS, Ryan AM. Value-Based Payment Models In The Commercial Insurance Sector: A Systematic Review. Health Aff (Millwood) 2022; 41:540-548. [PMID: 35377757 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Value-based payment models are a prominent strategy in health reform. Although Medicare payment models have been extensively evaluated, much less is known about value-based payment models in the commercial insurance sector. We performed the first systematic review of the quality, spending, and utilization effects of commercial models, extracting results from fifty-nine studies. Forty-one of these studies evaluated outcomes. More studies had positive results for quality outcomes (81 percent of studies) than for spending (56 percent) and utilization (58 percent). Less rigorous studies were more likely to find positive results. Given the mixed nature of the findings, commercial insurers should identify ways to strengthen value-based payment programs or leverage other strategies to improve health care value.
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- Roslyn C. Murray, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Amol S. Navathe, Corporal Michael J. Cresencz Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Reindersma T, Sülz S, Ahaus K, Fabbricotti I. The Effect of Network-Level Payment Models on Care Network Performance: A Scoping Review of the Empirical Literature. Int J Integr Care 2022; 22:3. [PMID: 35431706 PMCID: PMC8973838 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.6002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Traditional payment models reward volume rather than value. Moving away from reimbursing separate providers to network-level reimbursement is assumed to support structural changes in health care organizations that are necessary to improve patient care. This scoping review evaluates the performance of care networks that have adopted network-level payment models. Methods A scoping review of the empirical literature was conducted according to the five-step York framework. We identified indicators of performance, categorized them in four categories (quality, utilization, spending and other consequences) and scored whether performance increased, decreased, or remained stable due to the payment model. Results The 76 included studies investigated network-level capitation, disease-based bundled payments, pay-for-performance and blended global payments. The majority of studies stem from the USA. Studies generally concluded that performance in terms of quality and utilization increased or remained stable. Most payment models were associated with improved spending performance. Overall, our review shows that network-level payment models are moderately successful in improving network performance. Discussion/conclusion As health care networks are increasingly common, it seems fruitful to continue experimenting with reimbursement models for health care networks. It is also important to broaden the scope to not only scrutinize outcomes, but also the contexts and mechanisms that lead to certain outcomes.
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- Thomas Reindersma
- Health Services Management & Organisation, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health Services Management & Organisation, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health Services Management & Organisation, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health Services Management & Organisation, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Zhang H, Cowling DW, Graham JM, Taylor E. Impact of a commercial accountable care organization on prescription drugs. Health Serv Res 2021; 56:592-603. [PMID: 33508877 PMCID: PMC8313955 DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the long-run impact of a commercial accountable care organization (ACO) on prescription drug spending, utilization, and related quality of care. DATA SOURCES/STUDY SETTING California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) health maintenance organization (HMO) member enrollment data and pharmacy benefit claims, including both retail and mail-order generic and brand-name prescription drugs. STUDY DESIGN We applied a longitudinal retrospective cohort study design and propensity-weighted difference-in-differences regression models. We examined the relative changes in outcome measures between two ACO cohorts and one non-ACO cohort before and after the ACO implementation in 2010. The ACO directed provider prescribing patterns toward generic substitution for brand-name prescription drugs to maximize shared savings in pharmacy spending. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHODS The study sample included members continuously enrolled in a CalPERS commercial HMO from 2008 through 2014 in the Sacramento area. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The cohort differences in baseline characteristics of 40 483 study participants were insignificant after propensity-weighting adjustment. The ACO enrollees had no significant differential changes in either all or most of the five years of the ACO operation for the following measures: (1) average total spending and (2) average total scripts filled and days supplied on either generic or brand-name prescription drugs, or the two combined; (3) average generic shares of total prescription drug spending, scripts filled or days supplied; (4) annual rates of 10 outpatient process quality of care metrics for medication prescribing or adherence. CONCLUSIONS Participation in the commercial ACO was associated with negligible differential changes in prescription drug spending, utilization, and related quality of care measures. Capped financial risk-sharing and increased generics substitution for brand names are not enough to produce tangible performance improvement in ACOs. Measures to increase provider financial risk-sharing shares and lower brand-name drug prices are needed.
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- Hui Zhang
- Health Policy Research DivisionCalifornia Public Employees' Retirement SystemSacramentoCaliforniaUSA
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- Health Policy Research DivisionCalifornia Public Employees' Retirement SystemSacramentoCaliforniaUSA
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- Health Policy Research DivisionCalifornia Public Employees' Retirement SystemSacramentoCaliforniaUSA
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- Health Policy Research DivisionCalifornia Public Employees' Retirement SystemSacramentoCaliforniaUSA
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Cattel D, Eijkenaar F. Value-Based Provider Payment Initiatives Combining Global Payments With Explicit Quality Incentives: A Systematic Review. Med Care Res Rev 2020; 77:511-537. [PMID: 31216945 PMCID: PMC7536531 DOI: 10.1177/1077558719856775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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An essential element in the pursuit of value-based health care is provider payment reform. This article aims to identify and analyze payment initiatives comprising a specific manifestation of value-based payment reform that can be expected to contribute to value in a broad sense: (a) global base payments combined with (b) explicit quality incentives. We conducted a systematic review of the literature, consulting four scientific bibliographic databases, reference lists, the Internet, and experts. We included and compared 18 initiatives described in 111 articles/documents on key design features and impact on value. The initiatives are heterogeneous regarding the operationalization of the two payment components and associated design features. Main commonalities between initiatives are a strong emphasis on primary care, the use of "virtual" spending targets, and the application of risk adjustment and other risk-mitigating measures. Evaluated initiatives generally show promising results in terms of lower spending growth with equal or improved quality.
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Shafrin J, Aliyev ER, Brauer M, Park S, Shen X. Alternative payment models and innovation: a case study of US health system adoption of a sacubitril/valsartan to treat acute decompensated heart failure. J Med Econ 2020; 23:1450-1460. [PMID: 32945737 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2020.1825454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AIM To understand the financial impact of health system adoption of novel heart failure medications under US alternative payment models (APMs). MATERIALS AND METHODS This study used a decision tree model to assess the financial impact of health system adoption of sacubitril/valsartan to treat acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). A comparator scenario modeled current health care utilization and cost for treating hospitalized ADHF patients with angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARB). The study then measured the impact of adopting sacubitril/valsartan to treat ADHF on health system economic outcomes. Differences in treatment efficacy were based on the PIONEER-HF clinical trial. The financial impact of changes in patient outcomes under the sacubitril/valsartan and ACEi/ARB arms was assessed across three APMs: the Medicare Shared Savings Program, Bundled Payments for Care Improvement, and fee-for-service payments adjusted according to the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program. RESULTS Sacubitril/valsartan reduced re-hospitalizations after an initial ADHF admission by 46.3% for individuals aged 18-64 years and 23.4% for individuals aged ≥65 years. Health systems' financial benefit of adopting sacubitril/valsartan was $740 per ADHF case per year (PCPY). Savings were larger for patients aged ≥65 years ($803 PCPY) compared to those <65 years ($653 PCPY). The majority of the health system financial benefit came from changes in APM bonus and penalty reimbursements. Value-based payments from the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program ($1,190 financial gain PCPY) and the Bundled Care Payment Improvement Initiative ($645 financial gain PCPY) produced larger financial benefits than participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program ($253 financial gain PCPY). LIMITATIONS The model uses clinical trial data, which may not reflect real-world outcomes. Further, the financial implications were modeled based only on three widely used APMs. CONCLUSION Sacubitril/valsartan adoption decreased hospitalizations and led to a positive net financial impact on health systems after accounting for APM bonus payments.
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- University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
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Vlaanderen FP, Tanke MA, Bloem BR, Faber MJ, Eijkenaar F, Schut FT, Jeurissen PPT. Design and effects of outcome-based payment models in healthcare: a systematic review. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2019; 20:217-232. [PMID: 29974285 PMCID: PMC6438941 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-018-0989-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Outcome-based payment models (OBPMs) might solve the shortcomings of fee-for-service or diagnostic-related group (DRG) models using financial incentives based on outcome indicators of the provided care. This review provides an analysis of the characteristics and effectiveness of OBPMs, to determine which models lead to favourable effects. METHODS We first developed a definition for OBPMs. Next, we searched four data sources to identify the models: (1) scientific literature databases; (2) websites of relevant governmental and scientific agencies; (3) the reference lists of included articles; (4) experts in the field. We only selected studies that examined the impact of the payment model on quality and/or costs. A narrative evidence synthesis was used to link specific design features to effects on quality of care or healthcare costs. RESULTS We included 88 articles, describing 12 OBPMs. We identified two groups of models based on differences in design features: narrow OBPMs (financial incentives based on quality indicators) and broad OBPMs (combination of global budgets, risk sharing, and financial incentives based on quality indicators). Most (5 out of 9) of the narrow OBPMs showed positive effects on quality; the others had mixed (2) or negative (2) effects. The effects of narrow OBPMs on healthcare utilization or costs, however, were unfavourable (3) or unknown (6). All broad OBPMs (3) showed positive effects on quality of care, while reducing healthcare cost growth. DISCUSSION Although strong empirical evidence on the effects of OBPMs on healthcare quality, utilization, and costs is limited, our findings suggest that broad OBPMs may be preferred over narrow OBPMs.
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- F P Vlaanderen
- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Celsus Academy for Sustainable Healthcare, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Celsus Academy for Sustainable Healthcare, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Celsus Academy for Sustainable Healthcare, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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He R, Miao Y, Ye T, Zhang Y, Tang W, Li Z, Zhang L. The effects of global budget on cost control and readmission in rural China: a difference-in-difference analysis. J Med Econ 2017; 20:903-910. [PMID: 28562140 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1336448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Global budget (GB) is considered one of the most important payment methods available. Since a new round of healthcare system reforms in 2009, the Chinese government has been paying attention to this prospective payment. However, it is unclear whether GB has influenced cost control and how it works in rural China. METHODS YC county was chosen as the intervention group, with 33,175 inpatients before and 36,883 inpatients after the reform (2012 and 2014, respectively). ZJ county acted as the control group, with 23,668 and 29,555 inpatients, respectively. The inpatients' information was collected from a local insurance agency. The difference-in-difference method (controlling for age, gender, living status, severity of the disease, whether the patient had surgery, the level of medical institutions, and the secular trends of the two groups) was applied to estimate the effects on total spending (TS), reimbursement expense (RE), out-of-pocket payment (OOP), readmission rate, and seven kinds of medical service items. RESULTS At per practice level, the GB was associated with a ¥263.35 (p < .001) and ¥447.46 (p < .001) decrease in growth of TS and RE, respectively, while OOP increased by ¥188.06 (p < .001). At per capital level, the decrease in growth of TS and RE was ¥64.39 (p = .301) and ¥467.45 (p < .001), respectively, whereas the increase of OOP was more significant at ¥408.19 (p < .001). Savings were concentrated in unclassified items (¥197.68, p < .001), drug prescription (¥69.03, p < .001), surgery (¥40.18, p < .001), cure (¥4.95, p = .565), and diagnosis (¥3.61, p = .064). Meanwhile, the readmission rate increased by 11.4% (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS The GB has a prominent impact on curbing the growth of insurance fund expenditures, as well as drug and medical consumable costs. However, the patients' out-of-pocket payment has risen. Doctors decomposed hospitalization to deal with supervision, which was harmful to patients. Any medical insurance payment reform should be undertaken prudently, and its likely outcomes should be weighed comprehensively.
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- Ruibo He
- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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- b School of International Pharmaceutical Business , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , PR China
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- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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- a School of Medicine and Health Management , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , PR China
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This article reviews the literature on the use of financial incentives to improve the provision of value-based health care. Eighty studies of 44 schemes from 10 countries were reviewed. The proportion of positive and statistically significant outcomes was close to .5. Stronger study designs were associated with a lower proportion of positive effects. There were no differences between studies conducted in the United States compared with other countries; between schemes that targeted hospitals or primary care; or between schemes combining pay for performance with rewards for reducing costs, relative to pay for performance schemes alone. Paying for performance improvement is less likely to be effective. Allowing payments to be used for specific purposes, such as quality improvement, had a higher likelihood of a positive effect, compared with using funding for physician income. Finally, the size of incentive payments relative to revenue was not associated with the proportion of positive outcomes.
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- Anthony Scott
- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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