Good question, and thank you for asking it. The short answer is No. We have “escape” codes to make sure the doctor is not penalized. For example, if there is

Good question, and thank you for asking it. The short answer is No. We have “escape” codes to make sure the doctor is not penalized. For example, if there is a risk of embolism or if there is an aneurysm complication during surgery, then the payment reverts to a fee for service. The point is to ensure patient safety and high quality of care, not penalize the doctor for events not in their control. If the care being sought is highly experimental or risky, we work with physicians to determine if there are centers of excellence that may provide higher quality of care.