11
Dec
02
Dec
Maturing in Risk: Unlocking Value Through MSSP Participation
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...
02
Dec
Increase ACO Opportunities for Global Risk
The Task Force developed a policy brief that advocates for CMS and CMMI to support more opportunities for accountable care organizations (ACOs) to bear global risk. Key recommendations include: Create a permanent global risk track in MSSP. CMS should allow global risk ACOs to use...
30
Jun
Driving Commercial Value-Based Care Adoption
Employers are central to the U.S. health care system, with employer-sponsored insurance covering over 150 million non-elderly individuals. However, rising premiums have made it increasingly difficult for employees to access the care they need. Value-based care (VBC) offers a promising solution for employers that helps...
06
May
The Task Force Welcomes CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz
Statement by Theresa Dreyer, Interim Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Health Care Transformation Task Force congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his appointment as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon and television host. The...
30
Apr
Raising the Bar Implementation Guide: How to Drive Equitable, High-Quality, Cost-Effective Health Care
Health equity is an important part of driving health care quality and ensuring that people have access to the care they need. In 2025, health equity is facing headwinds. While the implementation of health equity strategies has always faced challenges, the current political context puts...
14
Jan
09
Jan
Celebrating Ten Years in Value-Based Care: Reflections and Foresights
In October 2024, the Task Force turned 10 years old. In recognition of this anniversary, the Task Force released a two-part paper reflecting on the past 10 years of health care transformation and envisioning a path forward for the coming decade. The Task Force’s original...
18
Nov
The Next Frontier: Specialty Integration in Value-Based Care
Specialty participation in value-based care (VBC) is a strategic priority for providers, purchasers, payers, and policymakers. Specialty care continues to drive a high proportion of health care spending, making specialist engagement key to achieving the goals of VBC: improving access, quality, and equity, while reducing...
24
Oct
Provider Strategies for Advancing Health Equity Through Value-Based Care
Health and health care are central to each person’s ability to live well and should not be dependent on a person’s socioeconomic status or identity – whether racial, ethnic, linguistic, or based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Addressing disparities in health care access, quality,...