"In a sharp departure from the current 'fee-for-service' system, which offers reimbursements per visit or procedure, providers who volunteer to participate will received fixed monthly fees for every patient and bonuses for meeting various quality goals. When their patients stay healthier and require less-expensive care, many primary care doctors will also share in the savings to Medicare, Medicaid or private insurers.... This summer, the administration will choose 20 states and regions that will be eligible for CPC-Plus, and will partner with private insurers so that the reforms will not just apply to government payments."

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