Physicians’ broader vision for the Center For Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's future: Look upstream

Medical care, it turns out, doesn’t always lead to better health.

That may sound like a radical statement coming from an organization representing physicians, but we believe it’s time to broaden our notion of health if we want to truly care for the nation’s patients. Instead of just treating and managing illness, we envision a health care system that moves beyond the doctor’s office and supports other crucial patient needs—such as food and housing. We think this common-sense approach—which leads to even higher-quality care at reduced cost with improved outcomes—is shared by doctors across state lines and political persuasions.