Transitioning from FFS to salaried models may reduce low-value surgical interventions, with a 41% change in odds observed. The study analyzed TRICARE claims, noting a decline in low-value procedures ...

Financial planning firms have largely shifted to a fee-for-service model as they seek ongoing planning relationships with more predictable, recurring revenue, according to a report by payment ...

As the healthcare industry focuses on the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality of healthcare services, new payment models like bundled payments and accountable care organizations are becoming ...

Previously, healthcare providers were reimbursed based on the volume of patients and services rendered, with less attention on outcomes. However, various initiatives introduced by CMS are driving the ...

Medicare primarily operates a fee-for-service (FFS) payment system. This means that healthcare professionals and facilities bill Medicare for each service they provide, with itemized costs appearing ...

Fee-for-service financial planning models continue to grow in popularity, especially subscription-based models, according to a new AdvicePay report. The 2025 AdvicePay Fee-for-Service Industry Trend ...

The accountable care organization will close by the end of 2025. OneCare worked to lower health care costs and improve patient outcomes by moving away from a fee-for-service payment model for ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Despite efforts to shift provider payment away from fee-for-service and toward more risk-based alternatives, fee-for-service remains dominant -- and is growing, according to a study published in ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...