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.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced