HIMSS Word of the Day #156: Fee-for-Service (FFS)
Fee-for-service (FFS) is a payment model in which providers are paid separately for each service they deliver, regardless of outcome. This post explains how FFS works, including fee schedules and claims, why it encourages volume, how Medicare and other payers are layering quality and value incentives on top of it, the role of health IT, and what FFS means for nursing work.