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Reimbursement for preventive services: can we construct an equitable system?

K Davis1, R Bialek, M Parkinson

  • 1Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|September 1, 1990
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Exploring alternative payment models for preventive healthcare services is crucial for improving access. This study reviews current coverage and proposes new payment mechanisms to enhance equitable access to essential preventive care.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Current public and private health insurance plans offer varying levels of coverage for clinical preventive care services.
  • Existing reimbursement structures may not adequately incentivize or cover a comprehensive range of preventive services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the extent of preventive care coverage in major health insurance plans.
  • To discuss and evaluate alternative payment methodologies for preventive healthcare.
  • To recommend strategies for creating an equitable system to increase access to preventive services.

Main Methods:

  • Review of coverage for preventive services across Medicare, Medicaid, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and private insurance.
  • Analysis of four alternative payment models: fee-for-service, periodic preventive health visit fee, capitation, and preventive services account.

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Main Results:

  • Public and private insurance coverage for preventive care is inconsistent.
  • Four distinct payment models offer potential alternatives to current systems.
  • Recommendations focus on improving coverage, developing new payment mechanisms, and enhancing reimbursement.

Conclusions:

  • An equitable system for preventive care access requires a multi-pronged approach.
  • Improvements in public and private coverage are essential.
  • New payment mechanisms, further research, and coding system modifications are recommended for better reimbursement.