CMS is making available the shared savings payment model and quality measurement and reporting processes used in the Medicare Physician Group Practice Demonstration to Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration applicants. The model gives applicants a defined and industry-supported payment model and quality measurement and reporting process. Under the model, physician groups are eligible for performance payments derived from savings from better care management designed to anticipate patient needs, prevent chronic disease complications and avoidable hospitalizations, and improve quality of care. Applicants interested in the model should submit a letter of intent to CMS by April 28, 2006. Click here for more information.
