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This year's crop of healthcare buzzwords and catchphrases includes a handful of terms that are really oxymorons. By oxymoron, of course, we mean one of the words or phrases in the expression contradicts the rest. But if you think about it, that's the very theme of health reform today.

Innovators are looking at their systems and turning them upside down, contradicting old assumptions and turning volume-based care and payment systems into long-term wellness programs. Payment systems are now based on quality metrics and accountability for months and years after the initial visit.

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