12 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P). The Task Force’s letter focuses on addressing proposals to the following: (1) Medicare Shared Savings Program, (2) Ambulatory Specialty Model, (3)...

12:57 / Policy Communications

05 Sep

HCTTF Statement on the Medicare Shared Savings Program 2024 Performance Results

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2024 financial and quality performance results for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), showing $2.4 billion in Medicare savings – the highest in the program’s history. Participating Accountable Care Organizations...

13:36 / Releases and Announcements

20 Aug

Enhancing Provider Experiences in Medicare Advantage Value-Based Models

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to enhance provider experiences in Medicare Advantage (MA) value-based arrangements. This issue brief assesses MA investment in value-based arrangements, discusses provider experience in these models, and identifies opportunities for CMMI to promote best...

08:45 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

20 Aug

Supporting Independent Providers in Convener Relationships

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to support independent providers that participate in value-based care arrangements with support from conveners. This issue brief assesses the role of conveners, examines strategic considerations for downside risk among independent providers, and offers...

08:45 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

12 Aug

The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Six New Members

WASHINGTON (August 12, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to welcome six new members, each of whom will add important and unique perspectives to the membership. At its July Board meeting, the Task Force Board approved Chamber Cardio, CommonSpirit Health,...

11:00 / Releases and Announcements

31 Jul

HCTTF Recommendations on Specialty Integration in Value-Based Care

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to integrate specialty care into alternative care models. This issue brief summarizes current CMMI models that include specialists, shares insights from private-sector specialty arrangements, and recommends opportunities for CMMI to expand these offerings,...

09:26 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

30 Jun

The Task Force Releases Recommendations to Drive Commercial VBC Adoption

WASHINGTON (June 30, 2025) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force  (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers, patient organizations, and value transformation partners – released a resource titled Driving Commercial Value-Based Care Adoption. Employers are central to the U.S....

10:40 / Releases and Announcements

30 Jun

Driving Commercial Value-Based Care Adoption

Employers are central to the U.S. health care system, with employer-sponsored insurance covering over 150 million non-elderly individuals. However, rising premiums have made it increasingly difficult for employees to access the care they need. Value-based care (VBC) offers a promising solution for employers that helps...

09:44 / Featured / Transformation Resources

24 Jun

The Task Force Announces Theresa Dreyer as Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to announce Theresa Dreyer as its next Chief Executive Officer. Theresa has served as the Interim Executive Director of the Task Force since October 2024 and will be formally stepping in...

11:00 / Releases and Announcements

16 Jun

The Task Force Provides Comments on the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (CMS-0042-NC). The Task Force’s letter focuses on the following:   Patients and Caregivers:   Patient Access & Education: The Task Force supports the Administration’s efforts to increase patient and caregiver engagement...

13:55 / Policy Communications