Write a 5 page paper discussing the various initiatives we have covered in class (Value Based, MIPS and APM) Make sure that you cover the following elements in your paper:
1. Define the basics of the three initiatives.
v3. What are the barriers to implementation of MIPS and APM?
4. What recommendations would you have for a physician who must choose from participating in MIPS or APM?
5. Write a closing paragraph discussing whether you think value based programs are helpful in reducing healthcare costs.
6. Your resources must be within the last 4 years and must be from scholarly resources (i.e. the library and professional journals.)