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The Task Force Releases a Case Study Featuring MedStar Health’s Implementation of the GUIDE Model

March 31, 2026

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers, patient organizations, and value transformation...
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The Task Force Releases a Value-Based Cardiology Case Study Featuring Chamber

February 26, 2026

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 26, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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The Task Force Releases a Value-Based Oncology Case Study Featuring Thyme Care

February 12, 2026

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 12, 2026) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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HCTTF Statement on Extending the Advanced APM Bonus

January 21, 2026

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) applauds Congress for including an extension of the Advanced Alternative Payment...
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2025 Year in Review

December 11, 2025

Featured, Releases and Announcements
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HCTTF Applauds the New ACCESS Model Focused on Outcomes, Prevention, and Affordability

December 4, 2025

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) applauds the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for the...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Two New Members

November 11, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (November 11, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to welcome two new members, each of whom...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members

September 30, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2025) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is a non-profit collaborative of leading health care providers, payers,...
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HCTTF Statement on the Medicare Shared Savings Program 2024 Performance Results

September 5, 2025

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, CEO The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2024 financial and quality performance results for...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Six New Members

August 12, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 12, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to welcome six new members, each of whom...
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The Task Force Releases Recommendations to Drive Commercial VBC Adoption

June 30, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (June 30, 2025) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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The Task Force Announces Theresa Dreyer as Chief Executive Officer

June 24, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to announce Theresa Dreyer as its next Chief...
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The Task Force Welcomes Navvis as a New Member

May 15, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to welcome Navvis to our membership. Navvis is a...
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The Task Force Welcomes CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz

May 6, 2025

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, Interim Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Health Care Transformation Task Force congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on...
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The Task Force Releases the Raising the Bar Implementation Guide: How to Drive Equitable, High-Quality, Cost-Effective Health Care

April 30, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2025) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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The Task Force Kicks off 2025 with Three New Members

February 18, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 18, 2025) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is excited to welcome three new members, each of whom...
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2024: A Year in Review

January 14, 2025

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The Task Force Releases Celebrating Ten Years in Value-Based Care: Reflections and Foresights

January 9, 2025

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (January 9, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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The Task Force Releases the Next Frontier: Specialty Integration in Value-Based Care

November 18, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (November 18, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) – a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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Honoring Jeff Micklos

November 13, 2024

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force community mourns the passing of Jeff Micklos, a tireless leader and champion for change in our...
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HCTTF Statement Regarding the Medicare Shared Savings Program 2023 Performance Results

October 30, 2024

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Theresa Dreyer, Interim Executive Director, HCTTF Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings...
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The Task Force Releases Provider Strategies for Advancing Health Equity Through Value-Based Care

October 24, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (October 24, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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The Task Force Releases Advancing Affordability in Value-Based Care Models

October 3, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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The Task Force Releases Payer Strategies for Advancing Health Equity Through Value-Based Payment

August 15, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 15, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force and the National Association of ACOs Suggest Ways to Improve Patient Engagement in Value-Based Care

July 18, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (July 18, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) and the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) today released a...
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The Task Force Welcomes Three New Members

May 28, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 28, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) is excited to welcome three new members,...
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Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding the ACO Primary Care Flex Model

March 28, 2024

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Health Care Transformation Task Force appreciates the CMS Innovation Center’s new ACO Primary Care Flex...
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The Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members

March 20, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Task Force Releases Consumer Engagement and Education in Health Care Transformation Resources

March 14, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (March 14, 2024) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Hires a Communications Specialist

February 22, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 22, 2024) The new year is off to an exciting start for the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Member to Kickoff 2024

February 8, 2024

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 8, 2024) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) is excited to welcome Oshi Health to the membership...
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2023: A Year in Review

January 15, 2024

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The Task Force Releases Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care

December 1, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 01, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Makes Staffing Announcements

October 31, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (October 31, 2023) – Today, the Health Care Transformation Task Force announced some staffing changes. Earlier this month, Charlotte Burnett was...
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The Task Force Releases Principles for Prior Authorization Policies in Value-Based Care Arrangements

September 6, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (September 6, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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HCTTF Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2022 Performance Results

August 24, 2023

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF With today’s announcement, the Medicare Shared Savings Program has again showed great success in improving the...
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The Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Leaders

August 10, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 10, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Task Force Releases Building Better Benchmarks: Principles for Sustainable Benchmarking in Value-Based Care

August 1, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) – a group of leading health care...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Statement on the Value in Health Care Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives

July 27, 2023

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Health Care Transformation Task Force applauds today’s introduction of the Value in Health Care Act...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Statement on the CMS Innovation Center's New Making Care Primary Payment Model

June 12, 2023

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Health Care Transformation Task Force welcomes the CMS Innovation Center’s new Making Care Primary (MCP)...
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The Task Force Releases Operational Guidance to Support "Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity and Excellence"

May 31, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 31, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Task Force Responds to Recent CBO Report on Federal Health Care Spending

May 11, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 11, 2023) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force has long touted the positive impacts of value-based care (VBC) and...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Four New Members in 2023

May 4, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 4, 2023) The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) is excited to welcome four new members, each...
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The Task Force Releases Issue Brief on Improving Quality Measurement in Maternal Health

April 25, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (April 25, 2023) – Today, the Maternal Health Hub (the Hub), run by the Health Care Transformation Task Force and funded...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Statement on the Congressional Budget Report on Health Care Spending

March 27, 2023

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently announced it had overestimated mandatory health care spending for 2010...
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The Task Force Releases Business Case to Support Health Equity

January 24, 2023

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (January 24, 2023) –The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, providers,...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Leaders in 2023

December 20, 2022

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 15, 2022) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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2022: A Year in Review

December 20, 2022

Featured, Releases and Announcements
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HCTTF Statement in Support of the Preserving Patient Access to Value Based Care Act

December 16, 2022

Releases and Announcements

Today the Health Care Transformation Task Force Executive Director Jeff Micklos issued the following statement: The Health Care Transformation Task Force expresses deep...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Joins Other National Health Care Organizations to Form Alliance to Preserve Value-Based Care

November 1, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (November 01, 2022) The Health Care Transformation Task Force along with five other major U.S. health care organizations launched a coalition...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases "Industry and Consumer Perspectives on Medicare Advantage as an Effective Driver of Value Transformation"

September 27, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2022) The Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new resource highlighting the Medicare Advantage (MA) program’s value proposition...
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Health Care Transformation Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2021 Performance Results

August 30, 2022

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF With today’s announcement, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) continues to be the brightest light in...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes New Member

August 2, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 2, 2022) The Health Care Transformation Task Force welcomes its newest member, Curana Health, approved by the Task Force Board during...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Stories from the Field: Implementing Principles of Person-Centered Care

June 28, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (June 28, 2022) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases "What is Health Care Value?"

March 30, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (March 30, 2022) In 2020, the advancing journey toward health care delivery system transformation – moving from reimbursement for volume to...
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HCTTF Kicks Off Phase Two of the Maternal Health Hub

March 3, 2022

Featured, Maternal Health, Releases and Announcements

From 2020 – 2021, the Health Care Transformation Task Force – with support from the Commonwealth Fund – created and ran the...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Kicks off 2022 with New Members and Staff Announcements

March 1, 2022

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (March 1, 2022) The new year is off to an exciting start for the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces An Updated Transformation Goal

January 28, 2022

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 28, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers,...
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2021: A Year in Review

December 16, 2021

Featured, Releases and Announcements
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2020 Transformation Progress Report

December 16, 2021

Featured, Membership Reports, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 15, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members

December 7, 2021

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 14, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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Statement Regarding the Release of CMMI's Strategy Refresh White Paper

October 20, 2021

Media, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) applauds today’s release of the Center for Medicare...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Facilitation Guide For Successful Value-Based Payment Arrangements

September 28, 2021

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (September 28, 2021) – Today, the Health Care Transformation Task Force released a new resource to assist health care payer and...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases New Principles for Person-Centered Care in Value-Based Payment

September 21, 2021

Patient-Centered Care, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (September 21, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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Statement Regarding Medicare Shared Savings Program 2020 Performance Results

August 25, 2021

Media, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, HCTTF Today’s announcement by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the 2020 performance of Medicare...
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The Task Force is Hiring: Senior Associate

August 24, 2021

Featured, Media Coverage

Available Position: Senior Associate Background The Health Care Transformation Task Force (Task Force) is a nonprofit industry consortium that brings together payers, providers, purchasers and patients...
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Statement of Health Care Transformation Task Force Executive Director Jeff Micklos on the Health Affairs blog “Innovation at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: A Vision for the Next Ten Years”

August 13, 2021

Media, Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force welcomes the new vision statement on the future of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation...
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Health at Scale and Connections Health Solutions Join the Health Care Transformation Task Force

July 28, 2021

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (July 28, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced today the addition of two new...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases CMS Innovation Center Payment Model Tracker

June 16, 2021

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (June 16, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Supports Congressional Call to Extend the Next Generation ACO Model

May 20, 2021

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, JD, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Task Force expresses appreciation to Representatives Ron Kind, Suzan DelBene,...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Expands its Executive Committee

May 1, 2021

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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Tanya Alteras Joins the Task Force Staff; Megan Zook Promoted

April 27, 2021

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (April 27, 2021) – Tanya Alteras has been appointed as a Senior Director with the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF...
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Health Affairs: To Sustain The Value Movement, Make Next Generation ACOs A Permanent Option

April 9, 2021

Releases and Announcements

The goal of the value movement is to incentivize providers to move away from the traditional fee-for-service model and provide coordinated care...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Analysis of National Health Expenditure Trends

April 6, 2021

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (April 6, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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The Task Force Welcomes CMMI Director Liz Fowler

March 3, 2021

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, JD, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Health Care Transformation Task Force congratulates Liz Fowler on her...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Membership Strengthens to Take on New 2021 Opportunities

February 3, 2021

Featured, Releases and Announcements

The Task Force welcomes Humana, Lamaze International, Apervita, and Signify Health to the membership. WASHINGTON (February 3rd, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation...
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HCTTF and Community Catalyst Blog Emphasizes the Need for Community Partnerships to Address Inequities in light of COVID-19

January 27, 2021

Health Equity, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (January 27, 2021) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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Blog: Addressing Racial Inequities Laid Bare by COVID-19 Requires a Renewed Commitment to Community Partnership

January 27, 2021

Health Equity, Patient-Centered Care, Releases and Announcements

The person-centered care movement has been a critical part of efforts to improve health care in the United States. Direct engagement and...
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Statement Regarding Next Generation ACO Performance Year 4 Data

January 14, 2021

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, JD, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force New data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members

December 16, 2020

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (December 17, 2020) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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2020: A Year in Review

December 15, 2020

Releases and Announcements
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2019 Transformation Progress Report

November 30, 2020

Membership Reports, Releases and Announcements

Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces Increase in Value-Based Payment Arrangements WASHINGTON (November 30, 2020) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF...
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Leading Health Groups Urge Congress to Maintain Value-based Care Incentives Beyond COVID-19

November 19, 2020

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nineteen leading healthcare organizations today called on Congressional leaders to ensure that providers who put themselves at financial risk...
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Statement Regarding MedPAC October Session on the Evolution of Medicare's Advanced Alternative Payment Models

October 22, 2020

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, JD, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) appreciates...
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HCTTF Executive Director Jeff Micklos Statement on 2020 LAN Summit

October 14, 2020

Releases and Announcements

Statement of Health Care Transformation Task Force Executive Director Jeff Micklos on 2020 LAN Summit: Yesterday during the Health Care Payment Learning and...
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Defining Health Care's Role in Achieving Healthier Lives

September 28, 2020

Media Coverage

New collaborative project develops principles and guidance for health care to achieve optimal well-being for all people To help health care clarify and...
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Executive Director Statement: Championing the Move to Value-Based Care

September 24, 2020

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The Health Care Transformation Task Force expresses its appreciation to the Centers...
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HCTTF Statement on 2019 MSSP Performance

September 16, 2020

Releases and Announcements

Statement from the HCTTF Executive Director Jeff Micklos on 2019 MSSP Performance “We applaud the recent announcement that the Medicare Shared Savings Program...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases APM Roles and Responsibilities Planning Resource

September 16, 2020

Releases and Announcements

New Tool Helps Organizations Define Roles and Coordinate Activities Key to Delivering High Quality Care WASHINGTON (September 16, 2020) – The Health Care...
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HCTTF Statement Regarding the COVID-19 Health Care Response and Resiliency Program

August 3, 2020

Policy Communications, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the limitations of an antiquated fee-for-service...
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Task Force Launches the Maternal Health Hub to Advance Value-Based Maternity Care

June 25, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Accompanying Report Details Strategies and Interventions to Advance Equitable Maternity Care and Eliminate Maternal Health Disparities WASHINGTON (June 25, 2020) – A new...
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The Time is Now to Meaningfully Address Racial Inequity in Health Care

June 11, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer is the latest racial injustice that our...
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HCTTF Statement on COVID-19 Medicare APM Flexibilities

June 3, 2020

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force commends CMS for taking decisive action to provide relief from the...
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HCTTF and Community Catalyst Release New Resource to Help Health Systems Develop Consumer Engagement Strategies

May 21, 2020

Releases and Announcements

New change package provides a roadmap for health systems to develop and sustain consumer engagement strategies at the organizational level WASHINGTON (May 21,...
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COVID-19: Stay Home Save Lives

April 7, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements

The COVID-19 outbreak is significantly impacting everyone’s life, with staying healthy and safe being the top priority. The Task Force is here...
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MedStar Health Joins the Task Force

February 25, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 25, 2020) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced today that MedStar Health has joined...
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CMMI: Principles for Accelerating the Pace of Change

February 12, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements, Transformation Resources

Since its inception, CMMI has been at the epicenter of federal government efforts to reform health care payment and delivery and has...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force and Community Catalyst Release Report on Consumer Engagement Strategies

February 6, 2020

Releases and Announcements

New case studies provide insight into how three leading health care organizations are incorporating patients in organizational governance and decision-making WASHINGTON (February 5,...
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HCTTF Welcomes New CMMI Director Brad Smith

January 6, 2020

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) members and staff extend our...
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2019: A Year in Review

December 31, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements
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Doctor On Demand Joins The Task Force

November 6, 2019

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (November 6, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced today that Doctor On Demand has...
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The Health Care Transformation Task Force Celebrates Five Years

October 28, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Download the Infographic with Links to the Resources
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HCTTF Supports LAN's New Goals to Advance Value-based Payment Transformation

October 24, 2019

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force commends the Health Care Payment Learning...
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Statement on HHS Regulatory Reforms to Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute

October 9, 2019

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “We commend HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan for...
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2018 Transformation Progress Report

September 24, 2019

Featured, Membership Reports, Releases and Announcements

Health Care Transformation Task Force Announces Increase in Value-Based Arrangements WASHINGTON (September 24, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or...
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HCTTF Announces New Vice Chair and Executive Committee Members

August 20, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (August 20, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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HCTTF Report Promotes Innovative Payment Strategies to Address Maternal Health Crisis

July 16, 2019

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (July 16, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers,...
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HCTTF and Leading Industry Groups Urge CMS to Expand Next Generation ACO Model

May 30, 2019

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 30, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) and other health care industry leaders today...
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HCTTF Congressional Briefing: Pursuing Value in Medicaid

May 15, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

Pursuing Value in Medicaid: States as Transformation Leaders States are critical partners in transitioning health care away from fee-for-service to value-based payments that...
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Families USA Joins the Task Force

May 7, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced today that Families USA has joined...
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HCTTF Releases Consumer Engagement in Care Delivery Resource

March 28, 2019

Releases and Announcements

HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE RELEASES CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN CARE DELIVERY RESOURCE New Provider-focused Implementation Framework Includes Checklists and Case Studies WASHINGTON (March 28,...
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Cambia Health Solutions and Mental Health America Join the Task Force

February 20, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (February 20, 2019) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced today that Cambia Health Solutions and...
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Task Force Releases Value Partnership Evaluation Tool

February 6, 2019

Releases and Announcements

HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE RELEASES VALUE PARTNERSHIP EVALUATION TOOL New Tool Helps Organizations Assess Readiness of Potential Value-Based Partners WASHINGTON (February 6, 2019)...
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Task Force Releases New Clinical Episode Model Resources

January 15, 2019

Featured, Releases and Announcements

HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE RELEASES CLINICAL EPISODE MODEL RESOURCES New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON (January 15,...
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Task Force Announces New Chair and Executive Committee Members

January 9, 2019

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HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE NAMES AETNA EXECUTIVE AS NEW BOARD CHAIR Task Force Announces New Executive Committee Members WASHINGTON (January 9, 2019) – The...
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2017 Transformation Progress Report

December 18, 2018

Featured, Membership Reports, Releases and Announcements

HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN VALUE-BASED PAYMENTS Sentara Healthcare signs on as newest HCTTF member WASHINGTON (December 18, 2018) –...
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Statement regarding federal district court decision

December 17, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The federal district court decision on Friday night ruling the entire Affordable...
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HCTTF Releases Guiding Principles on Consumer Engagement in Benefit Design

October 30, 2018

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2018) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF), a consortium of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and...
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HCTTF Statement on Proposed Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program

August 9, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force welcomes the release of Medicare’s Pathways...
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Geisinger and Clarify Health Solutions Join the Health Care Transformation Task Force

July 30, 2018

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2018) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF), a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and...
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HCTTF and PBGH release report and tool on care management contracting for high-need, high-cost populations

July 11, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Contracting Tool Launched to Help Health Care Organizations Manage High-Need, High-Cost Populations Report and Practical Guidance available to Payers and Providers WASHINGTON (July 11, 2018)...
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HCTTF and Public Health Leadership Forum Release a Collaboration Framework

June 13, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Health Industry Groups Release Framework to Increase Health Care and Public Health Collaboration Framework to Serve as Guide to Build Cross-sector Partnerships and...
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Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Join the HCTTF

May 22, 2018

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WASHINGTON (May 22, 2018) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF), a group of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and...
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Task Force Statement on Launch of Health Care Innovation Caucus

March 15, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) welcomes the launch of the...
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HCTTF Applauds Secretary Azar’s Statements in Support of Value-Based Transformation

March 8, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force “The Health Care Transformation Task Force has urged the Trump Administration to...
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HCTTF Joins CARIN Alliance Pledge to Support Person-Centered Health IT

March 6, 2018

Releases and Announcements

Pledge Issued as CMS Administrator Verma Announces HIT Initiatives at 2018 HIMSS Conference WASHINGTON (March 6, 2018) – The Health Care Transformation Task...
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Study on engaging consumers in health care governance

January 25, 2018

Media Coverage

Despite Robust Commitment, Barriers Exist with Consumer Participation at the Highest Organizational Level WASHINGTON (Jan. 25, 2018) – A new study by The Health...
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HCTTF Applauds HHS Nominee Azar for Commitment to Value-Based Care

January 10, 2018

Media Coverage

Statement by Jeff Micklos, Executive Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force On HHS Nominee Alex Azar’s Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee The Health...
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Task Force Calls on CMS to Encourage Alternative Payment Models

November 27, 2017

Media Coverage

Some strategies are showing promise but require time for real change to occur. Recent CMS moves may be slowing the momentum. The Center...
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Task Force Presents “Levers of Successful ACOs” to Help Accountable Care Organizations Implement Proven Success Strategies

November 20, 2017

All Value Models, Releases and Announcements

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have been the most popular vehicle for value-based payment model adoption to date, with over 923 ACOs covering...
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Task Force to CMS: Innovation is Critical, But Don't Discard Existing Models That Work

November 20, 2017

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) today called on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue refining existing...
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Report shines light on ACO successes, strategies

November 13, 2017

Media Coverage

As healthcare leaders look for ways to create value-based payment models, many organizations are implementing ACOs. HCTTF said there are more than...
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Value-based payment - the bipartisan health care win America needs

November 10, 2017

Media Coverage

One of health care policy’s current parlor games is over: The Trump administration will move forward with federal support for value-based payment...
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Levers of Successful ACOs

November 8, 2017

Accountable Care, All Value Models, Featured, Implementation Resources, Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force interviewed high-performing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to assess structures and strategies that led to their success....
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PBGH CEO David Lansky is New Chair of Health Care Transformation Task Force

November 1, 2017

Releases and Announcements

David Lansky, president and CEO of the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH), one of the nation’s most prominent health care purchasing...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Names Lansky as Chair

November 1, 2017

Media Coverage

David Lansky, CEO of the Pacific Business Group on Health, is the new chair of the Health Care Transformation Task Force, the...
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Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs saved $652M Last Year

November 1, 2017

Media Coverage

New data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shows more evidence that accountable care organizations have reduced direct Medicare...
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ACOs Reduced Direct Medicare Spending by $836 Million in 2016

October 30, 2017

Releases and Announcements

CMS Results Demonstrate Promise of Alternative Delivery and Payment Methods for Improving Care and Reducing Costs WASHINGTON (Oct 30, 2017) – Accountable...
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Editorial : Healthcare Transformation 2.0

September 30, 2017

Media Coverage

Last year, Modern Healthcare launched the Transformation Hub, shortly after crafting a mission statement that re-established our commitment to providing industry leaders...
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Task Force Presents "Transformation to Value: A Leadership Guide"

September 14, 2017

Releases and Announcements

Task Force Presents “Transformation to Value: A Leadership Guide” to Help Health Care Leaders Adopt New Models of Payment and Delivery Facing increasing...
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The Transformation to Value: A Leadership Guide

September 13, 2017

All Value Models, Featured, Implementation Resources, Releases and Announcements, Transformation Resources

Health care industry leaders face incredible challenges in shifting from traditional, volume-driven fee-for-service to value-based payment and care delivery. The Health Care...
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Task Force Urges Crediting Medicare Advantage to Advanced APM Status

June 9, 2017

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) has joined with other health care leaders, including providers and payers, in asking the Centers...
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Cleveland Clinic Adds Big Name to VBC Task Force

June 1, 2017

Media Coverage

The Cleveland Clinic is a big name to add to the HCTTF’s influence as it’s already a champion of VBC. The large...
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Health Groups Urge Trump, Congress to Maintain Push for Value-Based Care (US News & World Report)

March 20, 2017

Media Coverage

Dozens of health care organizations – including professional groups, insurers, pharmaceutical giants and hospital chains – are urging the White House and...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Caitlin Sweany, Director of Transformation Facilitation & Support

February 23, 2017

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force, a consortium of patients, payers, providers and purchasers working to transform the U.S. health care delivery...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Calls on Trump Administration to Move Value-Based Care Forward

December 7, 2016

Media Coverage

A group that includes six of the nation’s top 15 health systems and four of the top 25 payers urged the Trump-Pence...
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Exclusive: Health Groups Push to Keep Value-Based Care in Trump Era

December 7, 2016

Media Coverage

Before the Trump administration takes office and the promised repeal of the Affordable Care Act begins, dozens of health care groups this...
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Task Force Urges Continued Drive for Value Payment

December 6, 2016

Releases and Announcements

Aligned Public, Private Payment Reform Critical to Sustaining Momentum for Competitive Marketplace, Reducing Costs, Improving Outcomes WASHINGTON (December 6, 2016) – The Health...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Welcomes Clare Wrobel, Director of Payment Reform Models

July 6, 2016

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force, a consortium of patients, payers, providers and purchasers working to transform the U.S. health care delivery...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Classifies ACO Models

June 21, 2016

Releases and Announcements

New Analysis Describes Seven Types of Accountable Care Payment Models WASHINGTON (June 21, 2016) – A new report from the Health Care Transformation...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Reports Increase in Value-Based Payments

April 12, 2016

Releases and Announcements

Progress Report Shows Nearly 40% Increase of Members in Value-Based Payment Arrangements WASHINGTON (April 12, 2016)–The Health Care Transformation Task Force, a consortium...
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2016 Member Transformation Measurement Report

April 12, 2016

Membership Reports

The Task Force has reported that 41 percent of its provider and payer members’ business were in value-based payment arrangements at the...
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Care Management Best Practices for High-Need, High-Cost Patients

February 23, 2016

Releases and Announcements

New White Paper Evaluates Care Management Programs to Identify Building Blocks of Success and Help Health Systems, Payers, and Policymakers Enhance their...
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HRHCare Community Health Joins Health Care Transformation Task Force

February 18, 2016

Releases and Announcements

Alliance of Private Sector Leaders Spearheading Adoption of Value-Based Payment Models Peekskill, NY (February 18, 2016) – The Health Care Transformation Task Force,...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Recommends Key Elements to Consider in ACO Agreements

October 15, 2015

Releases and Announcements

The Health Care Transformation Task Force today released an Action Memo on best practices to consider when preparing to enter into an...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Names New Executive Director

October 1, 2015

Releases and Announcements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jeff Micklos is the new executive director of the Health Care Transformation Task Force, a consortium of patients, payers, providers...
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Health Care Transformation Task Force Unveils Roadmap to Identify High Cost Patients

July 1, 2015

Releases and Announcements

New White Paper Intended to Inform the Work of Health Care Systems & Payers Across the Country in Providing Better Care at...
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Major Health Care Players Unite to Accelerate Transformation of U.S. Health Care System

January 28, 2015

Releases and Announcements

Leaders Forming New Health Care Transformation Task Force Commit to Putting 75% of Their Businesses in Value-based Arrangements by 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (January...

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