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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The high cost of U.S. health care is a significant burden on individuals and families. While value-based care (VBC) efforts have focused on improving the quality of care and reducing health care system spending, these initiatives alone have not sufficiently addressed the rising out-of-pocket costs...
The Health Care Transformation Task Force developed a comprehensive resource for industry stakeholders that allows for easy review and tracking of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI or Innovation Center) payment models. This public-facing resource, the CMS Innovation Center Payment Model Tracker, compiles the...
Advancing health equity is a critical element of health care quality that directly ties to improved patient experiences and outcomes. Efforts to promote health equity reflect a moral imperative and can reduce health care costs through effective care management, which in turn helps decrease avoidable...