The pilot program was unveiled in February and includes an episode-of-care payment model where a single practice or provider takes responsibility for a joint replacement patient’s entire care, including preoperative evaluation and rehabilitation services. The physician receives a fixed reimbursement for the services.
The bundled payments are focusing on osteoarthritis patients and are designed to improve quality outcomes.
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