"Many factors drive the high level of expenditures in our health care system, yet several stand out: Fee-for-service reimbursement.... Reliance on technology and expensive care.... Reliance on a high proportion of specialists.... The commission's recommendations focus on the near-term, calling for drastic changes to the current fee-for-service payment system and a five-year transition to a physician-payment system that rewards quality and value-based care. The recommendations pertain to the way physicians are paid throughout the health care system -- both public and private payers."  MORE >>