Susan Morse
The number of those with high-deductible plans did rise significantly, according to the statistics.
In 2015, patient-centered practices and hospitals received $58.9 million in care coordination and shared savings payments for reaching quality and savings goals, the company said.
The bill would require insurers to reimburse out-of-network doctors and health providers at the same rate as what they pay in-network providers.
Funds are awarded to organizations in 34 states that have a federally-facilitated marketplace.
To be successful in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, a provider has to participate in value-based care across the health system. That's according to the CMO of one that earned the third largest total savings in its third year in the program.
Humana is leaving the Obamacare marketplace in Utah, the state's Department of Insurance confirmed Friday.
Since 2012, over 400 Medicare ACOs generated more than $1.29 billion in savings with 125 qualifying for shared savings payments.
A whistleblower case believed dead involving claims of inflated Medicare Advantage risk scores has been resurrected by a federal court.
Any premium increases would be offset by comparative shopping and tax credits, says Department Health and Human Services.
Aetna said it has already announced plans to divest much of its Medicare Advantage business.