The Task Force hosted part one in our “Achieving Value Through Transformation” webinar series examining the Medicaid Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP) waiver program in the context of evolving state-level delivery system reform innovations. In 2014, the Obama administration offered a new opportunity for...
The Task Force released an issue brief titled “In the Effort to Improve Health Equity, Terminology Matters” which explores the importance, when addressing health equity, of actors using terminology that is universally agreed upon and understood. The brief analyses similarities and themes that appear across...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 and use of population level health measures to improve equitable health outcomes in value-based payment models. David Rickless – geospatial analyst at the Centers...