Physicians with High-Risk Patients Struggle Under Value-Based Model

According to a new study, Maria Castellucci writes that physicians who serve low-income patients with complex conditions are more vulnerable to financial losses in value-based payment models.

The report, published Tuesday in JAMA, found that "physician practices with a large proportion of high-risk patients were likely to receive a penalty in the CMS' Physician Value-based Payment Modifier program because they reported low quality outcomes and higher costs." 

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