24 pages. "This document reviews current research outlining the key drivers of health care costs and advances a new policy framework for bending the cost curve and improving the quality of patient care. These recommendations include: [1] Advancing a new federal-state partnership to reduce costs and improve value. [2] Removing barriers to delivering quality health care. [3] Accelerating health system and delivery reforms to transform the health care system and promote value. [4] Addressing underlying health care cost drivers and paying for care that is proven to work. [5] Strengthening the health care infrastructure necessary for a high-quality care delivery system. [6] Increasing the emphasis on reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in the health care system."

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