ACOs Generated Billions in Shared Savings in 2020
ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) in 2020 earned performance payments totaling nearly $2.3 billion while saving Medicare approximately $1.9 billion.
Policy & Regulation
Infrastructure and Analytics Necessary for Growth of Telehealth
New care delivery models that focus on tech could assist with the adoption of value-based care
Proposed CMS Rule Would Expand Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model
CMS proposed a rule to expand the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model nationwide to accelerate the shift to value-based care.
CMS Funding Improvements to State-Based Marketplace Coverage
CMS is offering $20 million in grants to states in order to update their state-based exchanges. Each awardee can receive approximately $1.3 million
SUCCESS: Tennessee Advocates Obtain Permanent Increase in DSP Pay Rates
The Tennessee advocates worked with consumers, families, peers, and legislators to create an increase for direct care workers.
Nevada Moving Towards Public Option Health Plan with SB420
The state of Nevada could become the second state offering a public option health plan if the governor signs SB420
Home and Community-Based Services Gets Funding Boost from ARP
The American Rescue Plan boosted the federal matching rate (FMAP) for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) by 10 percentage points
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Confirmed as Next CMS Administrator
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was confirmed by the Senate as the next CMS Administrator, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency.
HHS Dedicates $4.8B to COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement for Uninsured Individuals
Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced an additional $50 million in advertising to enhance the Special Enrollment Period outreach campaign.
CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Inpatient and Long-Term Care Hospitals in Rural and Underserved
The 2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey’s (MCBS) preliminary report was released with data on quality of care, access to care, and cost of care, among other topics.
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