Opinion: STAT+: Optum CMO: Doctors must take responsibility for patient outcomes
A peer-reviewed analysis by America's Physician Groups, CareJourney and Optum found two-sided risk Medicare Advantage plans produced better outcomes for dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients, arguing that shifting financial accountability to physician groups can improve care amid an aging population and rising chronic disease costs.
Why it mattersMedicare Advantage two-sided risk findings imply provider groups should restructure incentives to reduce dual-eligible hospitalizations.
Entities Mentioned
OptumAmerica's Physician GroupsCareJourneyAmerican Journal of Managed CareMedicare AdvantageMedicareMedicaid
People Mentioned
Ken Cohen