CMS chief says outcomes-based pay can help patients while finally ending physicians' box-checking frustration.

A primary-care voucher model would pay practices upfront for predictable care and leave insurance to cover catastrophic risk, cutting administrative burden and giving physicians time back with patients.

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Private insurance helps patients get care, but does not cover all costs, according to study by The Commonwealth Fund

Current quality programs measure organizations and claims after the fact, but the next generation of measurement focuses on the everyday clinical decisions that drive unnecessary spending.

Median work RVUs rose no more than 2.8% in any group, while nearly 65% of surveyed organizations plan to add physicians in the coming year.

Kidney care advocates praise new appointees; advocacy group notes the task force creates financial effects on patients.

How primary care can bring cancer-screening logic to cognitive health on World Alzheimer’s Day (and every day).