Demonstration and Pilot ("Demo") Plans
Demonstration and pilot plans are Medicare-approved plans and programs designed to test improvements in coverage, payment, and quality of care, often offered to a targeted population in a defined area. Successful demonstrations can inform permanent changes to Medicare policy.
Definition
Demonstration and pilot plans are Medicare-approved plans and programs designed to test improvements in coverage, payment, and quality of care, often offered to a targeted population in a defined area. Successful demonstrations can inform permanent changes to Medicare policy.
Why it matters
Providers may participate in or serve patients enrolled in demonstrations, which can carry payment and documentation rules that differ from standard Medicare.
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