An analysis of the recently concluded Comprehensive End-Stage Renal Disease Care (CEC) alternative payment model found promising but modest results over the four performance years, with improvements on some quality and health care utilization measures as well as a decrease in total payments. The CEC Model is an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (Advanced APM) that creates financial incentives for dialysis facilities, nephrologists, and other Medicare providers to coordinate care for Medicare beneficiaries with ESRD. The model is designed to improve clinical and patient-centered outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries with ESRD, while promoting value and reducing per-capita payments.
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Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/alternative-payment-models/news/21215246/renal-care-model-results-called-promising-but-modest