These final rules primarily aim to remove obstacles to value-based care, which enables payers and health systems to reward health care providers and suppliers for adopting cost-saving protocols, avoiding waste, and improving quality of care. Both the Stark Law and AKS were developed to address fraud and abuse concerns in a predominantly fee-for-service health care reimbursement environment. As a result of increased interest and investment in value-based care, HHS recognized the need for new exceptions and safe harbors to provide flexibility for value-based arrangements.