27 Sep

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases “Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver of Value Transformation”

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2022)   The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new resource highlighting the Medicare Advantage (MA) program’s value proposition as an effective driver of value-based care and related alternative payment models (APMs). This resource, titled “Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage...

14:42 / Releases and Announcements

27 Sep

Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver of Value Transformation

The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new resource highlighting the Medicare Advantage (MA) program’s value proposition as an effective driver of value-based care and related alternative payment models (APMs). This resource, titled “Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver...

10:48 / Featured / Introductory Resources

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 / Featured / 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 / Featured / Policy Communications

06 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on CY 2023 MPFS Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1770-P). The Proposed Rule outlined several important policy changes of interest to HCTTF members. The Task Force letter focused on proposals...

17:03 / Featured / Policy Communications

30 Aug

Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2021 Performance Results

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF With today’s announcement, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) continues to be the brightest light in value-based care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that MSSP accountable care organizations saved over $1.6 billion during 2021 while continuing...

17:38 / Releases and Announcements

24 Aug

CMS Innovation Center Payment Model Tracker

The Health Care Transformation Task Force developed a comprehensive resource for industry stakeholders that allows for easy review and tracking of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI or Innovation Center) payment models. This public-facing resource, the CMS Innovation Center Payment Model Tracker, compiles the...

01:11 / All Value Models / Featured

02 Aug

Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Member

WASHINGTON (August 2, 2022)   The Health Care Transformation Task Force welcomes its newest member, Curana Health, approved by the Task Force Board during last week’s meeting. Curana Health is a provider-led primary and post-acute care organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellness of...

13:37 / Releases and Announcements

25 Jul

Championing the Move to Value-Based Care

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Medicare program embarked on a significant journey toward a value-based payment and care delivery system. The broad goal was to achieve a transformed system focused on the value of the care received by patients over...

11:50 / Accountable Care / All Value Models / Bundled Payments / Featured / Introductory Resources

12 Jul

Webinar Series: Using Data to Support Health Equity Efforts

Join the Task Force in July for two exciting events on collecting and using data to address health equity challenges related to value-based payment model design. Part 1: Using Population Health Indices to Support Health Equity in Value-Based Payment On July 13, from 3-4pm ET speakers discussed the design...

16:31 / Webinars