Policy Highlight 2021 (C)
20 Years of impact V-BID Policy Achievements To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first V-BID publication, we have highlighted key V-BID policy developments over the last two decades. Scroll through the following list to see how V-BID policies have improved quality, enhanced patient experience, and promoted cost-containment. Affordable Care Act Sections 2713 and 4105 of the Affordable Care Act March 2010 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that health plans must provide coverage for specified evidence-based and preventive services without a copay or contribution toward a deductible. The Secretary of Health and Human Services was also given the authority to develop guidelines allowing employers and health insurers to utilize V-BID. Read More Medicare Advantage CMS Announces Medicare Advantage V-BID Model Test September 2015 The 5-year demo will test the utility of structuring consumer cost-sharing to encourage patients to use high-value clinical services and providers. Scheduled to begin [...]