Projects test new approaches to improve health care quality, outcomes
TRICARE has more than a half-dozen pilots and demonstration projects underway that offer new and innovative medical services, treatments, and approaches, and that have the potential to become part of its permanent health care coverage. "Many of these pilots are value-based initiatives that seek to reward better health outcomes, enhance beneficiary care experiences, and reduce health care costs over time," said TRICARE Health Plan Deputy Director Curt Prichard. "These include projects for autism care, sexual trauma, and low back pain. These pilots and demonstrations are also looking to improve...
Source: health.mil