03 Jan

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS and ONC on the Disincentives for Health Care Providers that Have Committed Information Blocking Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) and Office of National Coordinator’s (ONC) Proposed Rule (RIN 0955-AA05). The Task Force’s letter focuses on the following topics: Final Policy Should Focus on Disincentives Not Penalties: The...

09:51 / Policy Communications

01 Dec

The Task Force Releases Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care

WASHINGTON (December 01, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers, patient organizations, and value transformation partners – released a new resource titled Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in...

11:01 / Releases and Announcements

30 Nov

Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care

The Health Care Transformation Task Force developed Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care, a resource which explores the benefits of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) (collectively called Patient-Reported Quality Measures (PRQMs)) in advancing effective value-based care.  Assessing patients’...

10:38 / All Value Models / Featured / Implementation Resources / Transformation Resources

31 Oct

The Health Care Transformation Task Force Makes Staffing Announcements

WASHINGTON (October 31, 2023) – Today, the Health Care Transformation Task Force announced some staffing changes. Earlier this month, Charlotte Burnett was promoted to Director, and will assume management responsibilities for our communications activities while continuing to expand her person-centered care and value-based care delivery...

11:56 / Releases and Announcements

15 Oct

HCTTF Submits Recommendations to House Budget Committee’s Health Care Task Force

The Task Force submitted recommendations to the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee in response to the Committee’s solicitation on solutions to improve outcomes and reduce federal health spending.  The recommendations focused on the following topics: Regulatory, statutory or implementation barriers that could be addressed to reduce...

17:22 / Policy Communications

11 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 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-1784-P). The Task Force's letter focused on proposals across three main areas: Community Health Integration, the Medicare Shared Savings Program, and...

17:00 / Policy Communications

06 Sep

The Task Force Releases Principles for Prior Authorization Policies in Value-Based Care Arrangements

WASHINGTON (September 6, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers, patient organizations, and value transformation partners – released a new resource titled Principles for Prior Authorization Policies in Value-Based Care...

13:43 / Releases and Announcements

06 Sep

Principles for Prior Authorization Policies in Value-Based Care Arrangements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force developed Principles for Prior Authorization Policies in Value-Based Care Arrangements to improve the prior authorization process for payers and providers as they implement and refine value-based care arrangements. Current prior authorization policies impose significant burdens on patients, providers, and...

13:38 / All Value Models / Featured / Implementation Resources / Transformation Resources

24 Aug

Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2022 Performance Results

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF With today’s announcement, the Medicare Shared Savings Program has again showed great success in improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while reducing program expenditures. In 2022, MSSP saved Medicare $1.8 billion – the second highest annual savings...

13:56 / Releases and Announcements

17 Aug

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on their Episode-Based Payment Model RFI

The Task Force developed a comprehensive set of recommendations in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Request for Information on Episode-based Payment Models. The Task Force’s policy communication to CMS focused on the following topics: (1) the types of services included...

14:23 / Health Equity / Maternal Health / Policy Communications