06/13/2013
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"The Commission's goal is a Medicare program that ensures beneficiary access to high-quality care, pays health care providers and plans fairly by rewarding efficiency and quality, and spends tax dollar..."
"The Commission has been concerned for many years that FFS Medicare does not incentivize or facilitate comprehensive care coordination."
"The Commission appreciates the opportunity to discuss improving care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions."
"We do think that the common assessment instrument and what goes on in the IMPACT Act... will do a lot of good."