The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.
Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs
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