The VBP Blog 2024 Recap
In 2024, managed care and value-based payment models reshaped healthcare by improving care coordination, enhancing outcomes, and addressing diverse population needs in behavioral health, I/DD care, and home health.
Florida Expands Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration proposes an expansion of its Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot, aiming to provide better access to services for residents with mental health and substance use disorders.
Expansion of The Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) Model Aimed at Transforming Mental Health Care
In this blog, we’ll explore the origins of the CCBHC model, how it has been implemented, recent expansions, and the benefits it brings.
Florida Set to Spend $143 Billion on Medicaid Managed Care Contracts
Florida plans to allocate $143 billion to Medicaid managed care over six years, aiming to enhance healthcare for the poor, elderly, and disabled, under new contracts beginning in 2025.
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches VBP Initiative to Boost Kidney Transplant Access
CMS has introduced a new rule to improve access to kidney transplants and enhance care quality, part of a six-year mandatory initiative by CMS aiming to increase efficiency and access nationwide.
Uncertainty in Home Health Care with CMS ‘Overpayment’ Clawbacks Looming
Home health providers face uncertainty as CMS clawbacks loom, with billions in potential repayments impacting the industry’s financial stability.
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.
CMS Expands AHEAD Model to Include New York and Rhode Island
CMS announces the addition of Rhode Island and parts of New York to the AHEAD Model, expanding efforts to improve healthcare outcomes and manage spending across six states.
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.