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.
LTSS
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.
The Accountable Health Communities Model – Connecting Health and Social Needs
The VBP Blog explores how the Accountable Health Communities model tested new approaches to addressing social needs and what its outcomes mean for the future of LTSS and value-based care.
Pioneer ACO Model – A First Step Toward Accountable, Coordinated Care
As one of CMMI’s earliest initiatives, the Pioneer ACO Model helped define what accountable care could look like. We explore what worked, what didn’t, and where the model leads us next.
Maryland’s TCOC Model – A Blueprint for Whole-Person Value-Based Care
Maryland’s Total Cost of Care model offers one of the clearest examples of value-based payment success at scale. We unpack the model’s structure, impact, and lessons for LTSS.
Unplanned Long-Term Care Costs Threaten U.S. Retirement Security
New analysis warns that long-term care expenses pose serious risks to retirement security, particularly for single women and Baby Boomers.
How State Medicaid Policies Shape LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 2
Uncover how state-specific Medicaid policies impact the access to and outcomes of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) policies.
How States Vary in LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 1
Uncover how states vary when it comes to their Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) landscape, affecting quality, access, and innovation in home care services.
The Results Are In – The HHVBP Model Annual Report Shows Continued Progress
This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, its results, the current state of the expanded HHVBP model, and potential for the future of home healthcare.