What actions will the Federal government be taking to change its programs to promote transparency, adoption of health IT, and pay-for-performance or other incentives for providers and consumers?
The Executive Order directs, to the extent permitted by law, healthcare programs administered or sponsored by the Federal government to promote quality and efficient delivery of health care through the use of interoperable health information technology, transparency regarding healthcare quality and price, and better incentives for program beneficiaries, enrollees, and providers. This includes actions taken by CMS, and other Federal health benefits programs, such as Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) and TRICARE. For example, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) which administers FEHBP is working with its carriers to provide quality and price information to enrollees and to ensure that FEHBP enrollees are able to access innovative health insurance options. The Federal government anticipates that the full implementation and use of all the measures and standards will be phased in over time. As all purchasers begin to align expectations, these efforts should expand and mo
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