The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) led to net losses for traditional Medicare but savings for Medicare Advantage and the CMS overall between 2013 and 2021, per a JAMA Health Forum study. Traditional Medicare losses estimated between $584 million to $1.4 billion, while Medicare Advantage saved between $4.5 billion to $4.9 billion due to the program. The study spotlighted “important tensions” in CMS’ voluntary care models, including incentive-setting complications caused by unexpected events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis: Amazon In-Office Pharmacy Kiosk Sounds Novel But Difficult to Execute
Amazon is launching pharmacy kiosks at One Medical clinics to streamline prescription access, but experts question the model’s scalability, accessibility and long-term viability. The post
