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Physicians say some financial risk helps patient care, adds bonuses
Despite medical groups' clear apprehension about new payment models that put more financial risk on practices , Massachusetts' existing version of a global payment system is winning over its share of
Global payments yield 'modest' savings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' own version of a global payment system, called the alternative quality contract (AQC), has produced "modest" savings in its first year and improved quality of
Global payments aren't saving money in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been leading the charge to contain healthcare costs, but a new report finds that its efforts thus far aren't successful. Attorney General Martha Coakley conducted a yearlong review
Hefty insurance exec payouts distract public, madden doctors
It just seems like common sense that when you ask someone to reduce their spending, you shouldn't be seen throwing around your own money as if it grows on trees. This, unfortunately, doesn't seem to
SPOTLIGHT: Alternative quality contract saves money
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts says its new system of paying doctors a fixed amount per patient improved care during the first year. Doctors who agreed to the "alternative quality contract"
BCBS of Massachusetts puts Beth Israel doctors on budget
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization have signed an alternative quality contract, thereby covering 40 percent of Blue Cross HMO members under
