What’s Next for the Medicare Shared Savings Program?
Learn about the finalized rule from CMS and how it impacts the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). From prepaid savings to Health Equity Benchmark Adjustment, we discuss it all here.
ACOs
The Results Are In – Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs Are Reducing Costs and Improving Care
Discover how the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is generating significant savings while improving care quality. Learn about recent results and the program’s benefits for patients and providers.
The Results Are In – Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs Are Reducing Costs and Improving Care
Learn how value-based payment models, from bundled payments to accountable care organizations, are changing the healthcare industry by improving care quality and reducing costs. Explore the results of these initiatives and their impact on patients and providers.
VBP Update – The Benefits of VBP for Consumers and Providers
Value-based payments (VBP) prioritize quality care over the volume of services, benefiting consumers with better outcomes and providers with financial incentives. Learn how VBP models promote preventive care, reduce costs, and create a more patient-centered healthcare system.
VBP Update – What are Value-Based Payments?
Learn about value-based payments and how this model shifts healthcare towards improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and more efficient care delivery. We explore the different types of models, early successes, and challenges in implementation.
Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs Boasted Over $1.8B Savings in 2022
The Medicare Shared Savings Program sees impressive savings, with accountable care organizations significantly enhancing care quality in 2022.
Value-Based Care Platform Joining CMS Advance Investment Payments (AIP) Incentive Program
Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural providers participating in ACOs using the Signify Health platform will receive advanced incentive payments when they join the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
Bipartisan Bill Calls for Extended VBP Incentives
Senators John Barrasso and Sheldon Whitehouse introduced a bipartisan bill that would extend value-based payment incentives for healthcare providers participating in Medicare’s alternative payment models APMs.
CMS Approves ACOs for High Needs Track of the ACO REACH Model
CMS recently approved 20 Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) for the High Needs track of the new ACO REACH model. These provider organizations can serve small populations, including those with complex conditions or dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
Part II: Health Equity to Become Part of the VBP Future
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Director Liz Fowler said that a future requirement for participating in a value-based payment model will be to create a health equity plan