14 Jun

The Task Force Asks the Trump Administration to Show Support for the Transition to Value-Based Payment and Care Delivery

The Task Force believes the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has a great opportunity to assert leadership by clearly expressing support for value-based payment and encouraging industry to sustain momentum in its transition. Our...

16:16 / Policy Communications

17 May

Task Force Joins Leading Health Groups Urging CMS to Promote APMs in Medicare Advantage

The Health Care Transformation Task Force joined nine organizations in a letter to Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Tom Price, proposing that the Administration offer credit for advanced alternative payment model (APM) arrangements within Medicare Advantage as part of the Medicare Access and...

13:51 / Policy Communications

21 Apr

Task Force Provides Comments to CMS Regarding EPM Interim Final Rule

The Task Force has submitted comments to CMS on the interim final rule with comment that delayed the start date for the AMI, CABG, SHFFT, and CR incentive payment models from July 1, 2017 until October 1, 2017.  CMS sought comment on further delaying the...

15:20 / Bundled Payments / Policy Communications

20 Mar

Task Force Provides Recommendations to SAMHSA Regarding 42 CFR Part 2

The HCTTF generally supports the changes published earlier this year to the Part 2 Regulations including modifications that allow for consent to be executed to an intermediary. However, we believe that the Final Rule did not sufficiently address additional barriers to delivering high-value care under...

20:44 / Policy Communications

09 Mar

Task Force Provides Recommendations to CMMI on New ACO Track 1+ and Advanced BPCI Models

In a letter to CMMI leadership, the Task Force offers consensus recommendations on how to improve the design of the new ACO Track 1+ and Advanced Bundled Payments for Care Improvement models. These recommendations build on practical experience from the Task Force’s Accountable Care and...

22:18 / Policy Communications

28 Feb

The Task Force Joins Leading Healthcare Organizations in Support of Value-Based Care Principles

In a letter to Congress and the Administration, a coalition of clinicians, employers, hospitals, pharmacists, consumer groups and insurance providers called for a renewed effort to move to value-based, patient centered payment models that reward improved quality and cost-effective care. The Task Force along with...

20:54 / Policy Communications

20 Dec

Task Force Provides Input on CMS Final Rule

The HCTTF supports the policies of MACRA and moving Medicare payment for physician services to a value-based formula that focuses on quality, resource use, clinical practice improvement, and meaningful use of certified EHR technology under the Medicare Incentive Payment System. As a major proponent of...

15:00 / Policy Communications

06 Dec

Task Force Urges Continued Momentum for Value Payment

The HCTTF is eager to work with the incoming Trump-Pence Administration and new Congress to achieve sustainable change in value-based care, which requires alignment between the private and public sectors. No other single policy initiative holds more promise to moderate entitlement spending and to free...

21:11 / Policy Communications

01 Nov

Task Force Response to State Innovation Model Request for Information

We believe the State Innovation Model can continue to serve as a key driver for advancing the Triple Aim within the new context provided by MACRA. Our comments primarily focus on the dimensions of transformation where we believe state governments can have the most impact...

16:22 / Policy Communications

06 Oct

Task Force provides comments to CMS regarding proposed Episode Payment Model Program

We believe clinical episode-related payments can promote high-quality, high-value and transparent care for Medicare beneficiaries and encourage coordination among providers. These outcomes can be achieved while ensuring access to care and freedom of choice for Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of the severity of their illnesses. Moreover,...

21:43 / Bundled Payments / Policy Communications