15 Oct

The Task Force Released a Specialty Contracting Playbook

WASHINGTON D.C. (October 15, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force today released a new Specialty Contracting Playbook to help specialty care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and payers negotiate and implement contracts that support the transformation of specialty care delivery. As risk-based contracts continue...

10:48 / Releases and Announcements

15 Oct

Specialty Contracting Playbook

The Specialty Contracting Playbook and accompanying worksheets are designed to help specialty care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and payers negotiate and implement contracts that support the transformation of specialty care delivery. The Playbook outlines goals, solutions, and key decision points across 10 contracting domains, including...

10:22 / Featured / Transformation Resources

22 Sep

Webinar: Effective Patient Engagement for Complex Populations

The Task Force hosted a webinar featuring Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86Borders, on effective patient engagement strategies for complex patient populations. 86Borders is a technology-enabled patient engagement organization that helps health plans reach the hardest-to-reach members. In partnership with locally based care coordinators,...

10:31 / Webinars

10 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule & Medicare Shared Savings Program Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Proposed Rule, highlighting opportunities to strengthen primary care, advance accountable care, and support...

13:39 / Policy Communications

27 Aug

Closing the Gap in MSK Care: Engaging Specialists Through Condition-Based Value Models

The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new case study featuring Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s (BCBSM) condition-based musculoskeletal (MSK) model, co-created with TRIARQ Health. The model focuses on caring for patients earlier in their care journey to help patients avoid unnecessary procedures, better...

10:45 / Featured / Specialty Case Studies / Transformation Resources

27 Aug

The Task Force Released a Case Study Featuring Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Musculoskeletal Care Model

WASHINGTON D.C. (August 27, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force today released a new case study highlighting Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's (BCBSM) condition-based musculoskeletal (MSK) care model, an innovative value-based approach that engages patients early and guides them to the most...

10:45 / Releases and Announcements

13 Aug

The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Two New Members

WASHINGTON (August 13, 2026) The Health Care Transformation Task Force is pleased to welcome Inflection Medicine and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) as its newest members. These organizations join the Task Force's diverse coalition of providers, payers, purchasers, and patients working together to accelerate the adoption of value-based care.  “We are pleased to welcome Inflection Medicine and the National Kidney Foundation...

10:42 / Releases and Announcements

11 Aug

The Task Force Releases a Case Study Featuring Evolent’s Comprehensive Oncology Model

WASHINGTON D.C. (August 11, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new publication, Aligning Oncology Incentives to Drive High-Value Cancer Care, featuring Evolent’s comprehensive oncology model. This approach drives high-value cancer care through clinical expertise, provider alignment, and patient engagement.  Evolent’s model incorporates high-value clinical pathways to guide providers toward the highest-quality treatment regimens and away from low-value care. After...

10:51 / Releases and Announcements

11 Aug

Aligning Oncology Incentives to Drive High-Value Cancer Care

The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new case study featuring Evolent's comprehensive oncology model, which implements evidence-based clinical pathways, provider alignment, care navigation, and value-based payment arrangements to drive high-quality cancer care. The case study highlights how aligning financial incentives with high-value care...

10:50 / Featured / Specialty Case Studies / Transformation Resources

17 Jul

HCTTF Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Support Accountable Care

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO   The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Patients First Act by Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA). The legislation would modernize the Medicare physician payment system and strengthen the transition...

11:54 / Releases and Announcements