The action plan is based on the experience of BCBSA’s 39 plans. An independent economic analysis of the recommendations shows that, if adopted, this action plan will achieve more than $300 billion in federal savings over the next 10 years.
The proposal lays out specific, actionable steps the government should take in four key areas:
1. Reward safety. National and local leadership along with new provider incentives are needed to eliminate preventable medical errors, infections and complications that harm hundreds of thousands of people each year and cost billions of dollars.
2. Do what works. The incentives in the U.S. healthcare system must be changed to advance the best possible care and reward quality outcomes, instead of paying for more services that are ineffective or redundant and add unnecessary costs to the system.
3. Reinforce front-line care. A higher value must be placed on primary care and an adequate workforce that can deliver necessary, timely and coordinated care resulting in better outcomes and lower costs.
4. Inspire healthy living. With 75 percent of today’s healthcare dollar spent on the treatment of chronic illnesses — many of which are preventable — consumers must be empowered and encouraged to make better choices, live healthier lives and better manage their health.
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