Study Links Health-Related Social Needs to Higher Emergency Department Use
A new study finds that unmet health-related social needs, including housing and transportation challenges, are strongly associated with higher emergency department use.
Healthcare Payers
CMS Introduces LEAD Model to Broaden Accountable Care Participation and Strengthen Outcomes
CMS unveiled the LEAD ACO model to expand access to accountable care, support complex patients, and improve coordination across Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS Launches New Medicare Model ACCESS to Expand Technology-Supported Chronic Care
CMS plans to launch the ACCESS Model to expand technology-supported chronic care and test outcome-aligned payments for Medicare beneficiaries.
A Look Back at 2025: Insights on Value-Based Care, LTSS, and Dual-Eligibility
XtraGlobex reflects on a year of advocacy, analysis, and innovation across value-based payment, LTSS, and dual-eligible policy through The VBP Blog, DEHQ, and Paying for Outcomes.
States Warn of Major Barriers Ahead of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
A new national survey reveals expansion states expect serious administrative and financial challenges as federal Medicaid work requirements take effect in 2027.
From Innovation to Action: What CMMI’s VBP Models Can Teach Us About the Future of LTSS
The VBP Blog concludes its series on CMMI models with key takeaways for LTSS reform, spotlighting models that moved the needle on equity, integration, and accountability.
Managed Care Reduces Nursing Home Populations, But Low-Need Residents Remain
A recent study shows managed care reduces overall nursing home use but fails to transition low-need residents into less restrictive long-term care settings.
The Rise and End of MA-VBID: Lessons from Medicare Advantage’s Value-Based Insurance Experiment for LTSS
The VBP Blog concludes its CMMI series with lessons for LTSS reform, spotlighting models that advanced equity, accountability, and whole-person care.
Florida Expands Medicaid IDD Program, Sees Enrollment Growth in Managed Care
Florida’s ICMC Medicaid program for individuals with IDD expanded statewide in 2025, leading to a membership increase for Florida Community Care. Learn more about the program’s impact.
Home Health VBP Model – Elevating Outcomes in the Home
The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing model transformed how agencies deliver care in the home. We examine its impact, lessons, and what the expanded program means for value-based reform.