Global Payments to Improve Quality and Efficiency in Medicaid: Concepts and Considerations

November 16, 2009 This brief was written by Mark Heit, Sellers Dorsey, and Kip Piper, Sellers Dorsey. In this brief, the writers state that there is general consensus that public and private payers need to better align provider payments to encourage delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality care. Among the many solutions being considered is the use of global payments. Fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement is the primary form of provider reimbursement used by health care payers. In simple terms, FFS creates an incentive for providers to increase volume rather than value, as it does not reward for the . . .