The HCTTF agrees with much of what is included in the White Paper. Thematically, we urge the LAN to sharpen the focus of the white paper to reflect what’s best for patients, and not necessarily what’s best for providers in particular situations. Task Force Response Summary 1....
The HCTTF fully supports all elements of the patient attribution white paper. In many respects, the white paper’s substance is entirely consistent with existing Task Force policy on patient attribution. We are pleased that the HCTTF is so aligned with the Work Group’s thinking on...
The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a memo – “Key Elements to Consider in ACO Agreements” – intended to be an educational resource for the health care community and focuses on contracting strategies in three main areas: patient experience and access; cost; and quality...
Dr. Patrick Conway Deputy Administrator for Innovation & Quality, CMS Chief Medical Officer Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Megan Cox Director, Division of Financial Risk Seamless Care Models Group Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Re: CMS-1461-P Medicare Program; Medicare Shared Savings Program; Accountable Care Organizations The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is pleased to provide input on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to proposed policy and payment changes set forth in CMS-1461-P Medicare Program:...
The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is dedicated to accelerating the transformation of the U.S. health care system to value-based business and clinical models aligned with improving outcomes and lowering costs. To that end, the Task Force developed principles that are important components...