CMS Initiates Primary Care Pilot Program to Enhance Value-Based Care Implementation

CMS has launched a new program called the Making Care Primary Model, which aims to improve health outcomes and lower costs by strengthening and enhancing primary care. The model will provide enhanced payments to participating primary care providers to improve infrastructure, better coordinate with specialists, and increase access to care. It will run for over 10 years and roll out across eight states, including Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina and Washington. The program will serve to support small and rural healthcare organizations in entering into better value-based care arrangements.