The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) and the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) developed recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen beneficiary engagement opportunities for accountable care organizations (ACOs). The recommendations call for CMS to: Give...
WASHINGTON (February 26, 2026) – 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 new case study in collaboration with Chamber. The publication, Driving Value-Based Cardiology Care...
Heart disease is the largest driver of medical costs in the U.S. and remains one of the hardest areas to improve. The Task Force and Chamber, a cardiology value-based care enablement company, co-developed a case study showcasing how Chamber’s model supports cardiologists to prevent hospitalizations,...
WASHINGTON (February 12, 2026) – 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 new case study on oncology in collaboration with Thyme Care. The publication, Advancing...
Oncology is one of the most complex and high-cost areas of care, making it a critical opportunity for value-based transformation. The Task Force and Thyme Care, an oncology-focused value-based care enablement company, co-developed a case study showcasing how Thyme Care’s model improves patient outcomes and...
The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule (CMS-4212-P). The Task Force’s letter focuses on strengthening Medicare Advantage policy to promote high-quality, value-based care while...
Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) applauds Congress for including an extension of the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) bonus at 3.1% and freezing the qualifying thresholds in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Extending this incentive reflects the bipartisan belief...
Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) applauds the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for the launch of the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model. This voluntary model will support innovative technology to improve outcomes for...
The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is the largest federal initiative to promote accountable care and value-based payments. HCTTF and COPE Health Solutions jointly developed an issue brief assessing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in this model, finding that: From 2022-2024, 60% of participating ACOs operated...