Health Care Transformation Task Force

14 Jun

The Task Force provides response to CMS regarding Request for Information on Efficiencies and Flexibilities

The Task Force responded to the Request for Information included in CMS-1677-P: Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. The ability for providers to be successful in value-based payment...

16:43 / Policy Communications

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

In a letter to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the task force offers recommendations about the implementation of changes to 42 CFR Part 2. Read the letter....

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

Task Force provides input on CMS Final Rule with comment period on Merit-Based Incentive Payment System and Alternative Payment Model Incentives. Read the full input. ...

15:00 / Policy Communications

06 Dec

Task Force Urges Continued Momentum for Value Payment

The Task Force urges the incoming Trump/Pence Administration and Congress to support the momentum for value-based payment. Read the letter Read the press release...

21:11 / Policy Communications

01 Nov

Task Force Response to State Innovation Model Request for Information

Task Force provides response regarding request for information on State Innovation Model Concepts. Read the full letter ....

16:22 / Policy Communications