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The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative
Joshua A Hirsch1, Thabele M Leslie-Mazwi1, Robert M Barr2
1NeuroEndovascular Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative offers significant cost-saving potential. This initiative may greatly influence neurointerventionalists, representing an alternative to accountable care models.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Economics
- Interventional Neurology
Background:
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been active for five years.
- Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are a recognized cost-saving strategy.
- Alternative payment models are emerging within healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Initiative.
- To assess the potential impact of BPCI on neurointerventionalists.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative.
- Analysis of its implications for neurointerventional practice.
Main Results:
- The BPCI initiative presents a less recognized but impactful approach to healthcare cost savings.
- Neurointerventionalists may experience significant changes due to this payment model.
Conclusions:
- The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative warrants attention from neurointerventionalists.
- Understanding BPCI is crucial for navigating future healthcare payment structures.
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