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Aligning Incentives

Aligning incentives refers to an effort to pay for the actions that provide value (such as good quality care, care coordination, and the like) and thus incentivize medical providers to make decisions toward that aim. Currently, the fee-for-service system incentivizes providers to provide services whether they are beneficial or not.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Refers to a tax-exempt account that employers can make available to employees to pay for current or future medical expenses. Individuals can also obtain this…