28 Mar

Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding the ACO Primary Care Flex Model

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Health Care Transformation Task Force appreciates the CMS Innovation Center’s new ACO Primary Care Flex Model (Model). The Model will provide long-desired opportunities for greater investment in, and payment flexibility for, primary care offered through a Medicare Shared...

10:12 / Releases and Announcements

20 Mar

The Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2024) - 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, today announced the results of its most recent Executive Committee election, electing members to a...

11:00 / Releases and Announcements

14 Mar

The Task Force Releases Consumer Engagement and Education in Health Care Transformation Resources

WASHINGTON (March 14, 2024) – 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 two-part resource on Consumer Engagement and Education in Health Care Value...

10:43 / Releases and Announcements

14 Mar

Consumer Engagement and Education in Health Care Transformation

The Health Care Transformation Task Force has developed a two-part resource on Consumer Engagement and Education in Health Care Transformation. As the industry increasingly shifts towards value-based payment and care delivery models, there is a growing recognition that consumer priorities and experiences must be at...

10:21 / Featured / Patient-Centered Care / Transformation Resources

28 Feb

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on Improving the Medicare Shared Savings Program

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted feedback to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about policies that impact the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The letter identifies opportunities to strengthen MSSP Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) through the forthcoming CY2025 Physician Fee Schedule,...

10:47 / Policy Communications

22 Feb

Health Care Transformation Task Force Hires a Communications Specialist

WASHINGTON (February 22, 2024) The new year is off to an exciting start for the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) with the addition of a new Communications Specialist, Rebecca Smoots, who will lead the Task Force’s communications functions. Rebecca most recently...

10:49 / Releases and Announcements

08 Feb

The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Member to Kickoff 2024

WASHINGTON (February 8, 2024)  The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) is excited to welcome Oshi Health to the membership to kick off 2024. Oshi Health is a virtual digestive health center of excellence that delivers multidisciplinary care to diagnose and treat digestive...

10:38 / Releases and Announcements

15 Jan

2023: A Year in Review

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15:38 / Featured / Releases and Announcements

04 Jan

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the CY2025 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) CY2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule (CMS-4205-P). The Task Force’s letter focuses on the following topics: Quality Measurement: The Task Force...

09:47 / Policy Communications

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