A new analysis from the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) finds the use of alternative payment models (APM) for primary care has increased in Colorado, while APM use for overall medical payments (not including pharmacy or dental) has declined across all payers. This is the first comprehensive analysis of alternative payment models across all payers in Colorado, designed to track progress away from traditional fee-for-service (FFS) payment models. Results show that while APMs for primary care are increasing, not as much progress is being made for payments across all medical services.
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