VBP Models Linked to Lower Acute Care Use
A new study shows that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries getting care under value-based payment models, saw lower acute care use than beneficiaries under a fee-for-service model.
A new study shows that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries getting care under value-based payment models, saw lower acute care use than beneficiaries under a fee-for-service model.
The American Medical Association (AMA) urged Congress to update the Medicare physician payment system to include a stable annual payment rate that keeps up with inflation and practice costs.
CMS is issuing a proposed rule to lower out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs and improve consumer protections, and improve health equity in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D.
PHI has launched the Direct Care Worker Equity Institute to address the systemic inequities and profound disparities facing direct care workers through various initiatives.
The California Department of Health Care Services released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its commercial Medi-Cal managed care plan (MCP) contracts.
Leading associations and service providers in Pennsylvania have joined forces to advocate with the Pennsylvania legislators to increase funding for workers supporting the most vulnerable consumers with physical and intellectual disabilities and people requiring behavioral supports.
CMS released data showing that Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are serving a growing patient population, according to CMS’ annual summary of the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
On Jan. 19, 2022, the North Carolina Court of Appeals granted a request from two insurance providers to voluntarily dismiss appeals of their suit over contracts awarded for NC Medicaid Managed Care by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Humana partnered with Vancouver Clinic to extend access to value-based primary care to Medicare Advantage members in Oregon
Recently, CMS approved the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) proposal. CalAIM’s launch on January 1, 2022, is part of a commitment to make Medi-Cal more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered.