13 Mar

HCTTF Provides Input to CMS on the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments to CMS on the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule. The Task Force generally supports the Proposed Rule’s policy goals and views improving interoperability and prior authorization as critical to broader health system transformation....

15:19 / Policy Communications

06 Mar

HCTTF Provides Input to CMS on CY 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments to the Center for Medicare at CMS on the CY 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Advance Notice. The Task Force’s comments focus on policy proposals related to the Star Ratings program, including proposals on the...

09:15 / Health Equity / Policy Communications

21 Feb

HCTTF Joins Coalition to Share 2023 Legislative Priorities

The Health Care Transformation Task Force joined multiple industry leaders to announce the following joint legislative priorities for 2023: Extend Value-Based Care Incentives. Congress is urged to provide a multi-year commitment to reforming care delivery by extending MACRA’s five percent advanced APM incentive payments for...

16:08 / Policy Communications

21 Feb

HCTTF Provides Feedback on LAN’s 2030 APM Goals

The Health Care Transformation Task Force recently provided feedback to the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (LAN) on its 2030 alternate payment model goals and vision. In summary, the Task Force said: Extending Target Dates Reflect Market Realities Yet the Push Should Continue....

16:01 / Policy Communications

13 Feb

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on CY 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Proposed Rule (CMS-4201-P). The Task Force’s comments focus on policy proposals related to the Star Ratings program, Health Equity, Strengthening Translation and...

16:54 / Health Equity / Policy Communications

13 Jan

The Task Force Provides Input to Congress on Approaches to Improve Care for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries

Today, the Task Force responded to a Request for Information issued by a bipartisan group of Senators seeking feedback on approaches to improve care delivery to individuals who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. HCTTF feedback included recommendations related to the following topic areas: ...

16:05 / Health Equity / Policy Communications

31 Oct

The Task Force Provides Input to Congress on Approaches to Improve MACRA

Today, the Task Force responded to a Request for Information issued by eight Representatives in Congress seeking feedback on approaches to improve the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). HCTTF feedback included recommendations for short term and long term Congressional priorities including: ...

13:49 / Policy Communications

14 Oct

The Task Force Issues Recommendations on Strengthening the Medicare Advantage Program

Today, the Health Care Transformation Task Force sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information aimed at strengthening Medicare Advantage (MA) in ways that align with CMS’ Vision for Medicare and the CMS Strategy Pillars....

13:59 / Policy Communications

20 Sep

The Task Force Issues Recommendations on Medicare Advantage Value-Based Care Measure

Today, the Health Care Transformation Task Force sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services providing additional guidance on the concept of a Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Care measure. These recommendations supplement those submitted by the Task Force earlier this year. The...

12:38 / Policy Communications

13 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on CY 2023 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the CY 2023 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule (CMS-1772-P). The Task Force letter focused on the following: Inpatient Only List (IPO): HCTTF...

17:01 / Policy Communications