; or (2) improve the quality of patient care without increasing spending. (h) Alternative payment model (1) In general The Secretary shall evaluate the possibility of providing incentives, and, if appropriate, apply incentives, for enrollees in the health plan who receive services from providers who are participating in an alternative payment model (as defined in section 1833(z)(3)(C)). (2) Authority to use apms in use under traditional Medicare Nothing in this section shall preclude the Secretary from using alternative payment models (as so defined) under this title that are in use under title XVIII. 2210. No effect on Medicare benefits or Medicare Trust Funds Nothing in this title shall— (1) affect the benefits available under title XVIII