What is the role of risk corridors in optional experimentation models?

• A. Increase potential profits.
• B. To cap gains or losses in transitional models, protecting payer/provider from extreme financial swings.
• C. Set DRG weights.
• D. Determine patient cost-sharing.

Answer: (B)

Risk corridors limit financial exposure in transition to new payment models by capping gains or losses. In optional experimentation models, they protect both payer and provider from extreme swings as costs and savings unfold, enabling safer experimentation and smoother participation during the change. They aren’t about setting DRG weights, changing patient cost-sharing, or directly driving profit.