Under the program, participating physicians would automatically receive a double-digit reimbursement increase from the insurer. They would also receive $200 more than they now do for routine and follow-up patient visits, in addition to up to 80-percent more on top of negotiated reimbursement rates for providing quality care and reducing medical costs.
CareFirst hopes to recruit practices with between five and 20 physicians willing to treat a wide variety of patients. The Maryland Health Care Commission must approve the primary-care medical home pilot before it can go into effect.
Read the Washington Business Journal report on CareFirst’s physician incentives.
