Doctor With Piggy Bank Calls for abandoning a fee-for-service model and embracing payment reform have increased significantly since the start of the pandemic. (Photo: iStock)

It's another nail in the fee-for-service coffin: A recent study from UnitedHealth Group finds that physicians who are paid a set monthly rate (global capitation) provided higher-quality care than those who are paid on a service-based system.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.