CMS Announces AHEAD Model to Promote Health Equity and Value-Based Payments AHEAD Model has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare, moving towards a more integrated, efficient, and…
CMS Issues Final Rule on Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Expansion CMS Sets 3.2% increase to home health Medicare rate in CY 2023 By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope Nov 4,…
…vehemently disagrees with CMS. “We continue to strenuously disagree with CMS’ rate setting actions, including the budget neutrality methodology that CMS employed to arrive at the rate adjustments,” NAHC President…
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Confirmed as Next CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure was confirmed by the Senate as the next CMS administrator, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency By: Adam…
…Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced increased participation in CMS’ accountable care organization (ACO) initiatives in 2024. This is good news for Medicare, as ACOs are designed…
New CMS Provision Lowers Maximum Out of Pocket Costs CMS adopted new provisions to lower maximum out-of-pocket costs to consumers by $400 By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope May 5,…
CMS Releases eCQM Specifications and eCQM Materials for 2022 CMS updates the eCQM annually to align with current clinical guidelines and code systems so they remain relevant and actionable within…
…care By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope On April 27, 2021, CMS issued a proposed rule CMS-1752-P. This rule is designed to enhance the medical workforce in rural and underserved…
CMS Combating Health Disparities With LGBTQ+ Week of Action June is Pride Month and CMS is recognizing the unique health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and working to combat the…
CMS Approves ACOs for High Needs Track of the ACO REACH Model High Needs ACO Track designed to provide services to populations with complex medical conditions THE VBP Blog September…