In conclusion, the number and complexity of clinician payment models in Medicare Part B has grown substantially without yielding the expected savings or quality improvement gains. Increasing the ...

Original Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for older adults and people with qualifying disabilities and illnesses, features two key components: Part A and Part B.

Medicare Part B pays for outpatient medical care, such as doctor visits, some home health services, some laboratory tests, some medications, and some medical equipment. (Hospital and skilled ...