Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Selects Hudson to Join a Groundbreaking Multi-Payer Initiative; Primary Care Practices Will Earn Higher Fees for Coordinating Care for Patients
Think about what irks patients about doctor visits: hurried exams and no time to talk. Then think about what irks physicians: no reimbursement for practicing preventive medicine or for taking the time to coordinate patients' care with specialists. Finally, think about what irks everybody: spiraling costs and inconsistent, fragmented care. Now, Hudson Health Plan is participating in a new Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) initiative that will address those problems in New York's Capital District-Hudson Valley Region. Hudson expects the initiative will create a win-win-win situation for patients, providers, and payers, alike. ... |