27 Sep

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases “Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver of Value Transformation”

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...

14:42 / Releases and Announcements

27 Sep

Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver of Value Transformation

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...

10:48 / Featured / Introductory Resources / Patient-Centered Care

20 Sep

The Task Force Issues Recommendations on Medicare Advantage Value-Based Care Measure

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...

12:38 / Policy Communications

13 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on CY 2023 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

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...

17:01 / Policy Communications

06 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on CY 2023 MPFS 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-1770-P). The Proposed Rule outlined several important policy changes of interest to HCTTF members. The Task Force letter focused on proposals...

17:03 / Policy Communications

30 Aug

Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2021 Performance Results

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...

17:38 / Releases and Announcements

02 Aug

Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Member

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...

13:37 / Releases and Announcements

12 Jul

Webinar Series: Using Data to Support Health Equity Efforts

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...

16:31 / Health Equity / Webinars

28 Jun

Stories from the Field: Implementing Principles of Person-Centered Care

The Health Care Transformation Task Force released Stories From the Field: Implementing Principles of Person-Centered Care, a companion guide to the Task Force’s Person-Centered Care Principles released in September 2021. Health care organizations have long recognized the importance of operating effective, person-centered care programs and...

17:08 / Patient-Centered Care

28 Jun

The Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Stories from the Field: Implementing Principles of Person-Centered Care

WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and patient advocacy organizations, announces today the release of a new resource titled “Stories From the Field: Implementing Principles of Person-Centered...

12:21 / Releases and Announcements