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.
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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.
BPCI Advanced – Aligning Care and Cost in 90-Day Episodes
The VBP Blog explores how the BPCI Advanced built on earlier bundled payment efforts to create accountability for total episode costs and quality. This blog explores the model’s design, impact, and its potential lessons for long-term care reform.
New Federal Law Caps Medicaid Payments, Threatens Rural Hospitals
New federal law caps state-directed Medicaid payments, a move critics warn could devastate rural hospitals already under financial strain.
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.
Most Medicare Advantage Enrollees Face Limited Plan Choices in Concentrated Markets
A new KFF study shows most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are in highly concentrated markets with limited insurer options, leaving little consumer choice.
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.
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.
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.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Reports $2.1 Billion in Savings for 2023
The Medicare Shared Savings Program achieved its highest-ever savings in 2023, with more than $2.1 billion saved and significant improvements in healthcare quality.