26 Jan

The Task Force Submits Comments to CMS on the CY 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule (CMS-4212-P). The Task Force’s letter focuses on strengthening Medicare Advantage policy to promote high-quality, value-based care while...

10:56 / Policy Communications

12 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P). The Task Force’s letter focuses on addressing proposals to the following: (1) Medicare Shared Savings Program, (2) Ambulatory Specialty Model, (3)...

12:57 / Policy Communications

20 Aug

Enhancing Provider Experiences in Medicare Advantage Value-Based Models

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to enhance provider experiences in Medicare Advantage (MA) value-based arrangements. This issue brief assesses MA investment in value-based arrangements, discusses provider experience in these models, and identifies opportunities for CMMI to promote best...

08:45 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

20 Aug

Supporting Independent Providers in Convener Relationships

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to support independent providers that participate in value-based care arrangements with support from conveners. This issue brief assesses the role of conveners, examines strategic considerations for downside risk among independent providers, and offers...

08:45 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

31 Jul

HCTTF Recommendations on Specialty Integration in Value-Based Care

HCTTF developed recommendations for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to integrate specialty care into alternative care models. This issue brief summarizes current CMMI models that include specialists, shares insights from private-sector specialty arrangements, and recommends opportunities for CMMI to expand these offerings,...

09:26 / Implementation Resources / Policy Communications

16 Jun

The Task Force Provides Comments on the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (CMS-0042-NC). The Task Force’s letter focuses on the following:   Patients and Caregivers:   Patient Access & Education: The Task Force supports the Administration’s efforts to increase patient and caregiver engagement...

13:55 / Policy Communications

28 May

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the CY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1833-P). The Task Force’s letter focused on the following:   Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)  Participation Options: The Task Force...

09:50 / Policy Communications

10 Sep

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 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-1807-P). The Task Force’s letter focused on proposals across four main areas: Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP); Center for Medicare and...

11:24 / Policy Communications

29 Jul

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on MSSP Anomalous Billing Proposed Rule

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted input to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a Proposed Rule on Mitigating the Impact of Anomalous and Highly Suspect Billing on the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Financial Calculations in Calendar Year 2023. Specifically, the...

16:33 / Policy Communications

06 Jun

The Task Force Provides Input to CMS on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted input to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)  on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), as proposed in the CY2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule. The Task Force commented on all aspects of the proposed...

12:02 / Policy Communications