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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The HCTTF supports moving Medicare payment for physician services to a value-based formula that is person-centered and rewards for Triple Aim outcomes of better care, lower cost, and better health. We believe that the Medicare Shared Savings Program plays a significant role in supporting these...
The Task Force supports innovative, person-centered, value-based payment models and recognizes the importance of data sharing to drive improvements in cost and quality under these models. We believe the principles put forth in the LAN Population-Based Payment Work Group’s white paper are directionally consistent with...