First, in your own words, define fee-for-service payment. Then, describe the programs that Medicare and other payers are reimbursing based on performance-metrics (i.e. quality, efficiency, or related areas) rather than fee-for-service and the purpose for these reimbursement methods.

Other resources to use for this discussion posting: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Value-Based-Programs/Value-Based-Programs.html