Search Results

The default setting for search results displays All Content. If you prefer to see recent content only, please adjust the date filter.

92 Results Found

Maryland program for specialist physicians reports initial Medicare savings

The voluntary Episode Quality Improvement Program for specialist physicians saved Medicare $20 million in its first year, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission

Navigating Value-based Payment

In the 14 years since passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 9 years since the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), there have been numerous programs developed by Medicare, states and commercial payers to support the movement to outcomes or value-based reimbursement.

Capitated and Global Budget Models

At the upstream end of the value-based payment spectrum, organizations can assume full risk for a population through capitated payments, global budgets, and provider led insurance plans.

Panel considers potential changes to home health model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec.

Apply to participate in eight-state primary care model by Dec. 14 

In response to stakeholder feedback, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended through Dec. 14 the application deadline for the Making Care Primary Model, a new value-based payment model beginning next July in Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, upstate New York, North Carolina and Washington.

Will Walgreens, Walmart Value-based Care Plays Pay Off?

Walgreens last week entered into a strategic partnership with Pearl Health, a technology platform for primary care physicians in value-based care arrangements. Just days earlier, Bloomberg reported that Walmart was exploring the purchase of a majority stake in ChenMed, a value-based care organization of more than 125 primary care clinics in 15 states focused on treating older adults. The respective moves have some analysts questioning just how much the retailers could gain from these initiatives given that the companies have had difficulty to date showing positive financial returns for their hefty health care investments.

CMS requests applications for new primary care payment model 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 14 released a request for applications to participate in the Making Care Primary Model, a new value-based payment model beginning next July in Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, upstate New York, North Carolina, and Washington.

How to Achieve Digital Health Success

In today’s difficult financial environment amidst rising labor costs and staffing shortages, many health care organizations are prioritizing technology investments to improve operations.

Health Care Trustees’ Role in Supporting the Transition to Value

Join Population Health leaders Emily Brower, Tori Bratcher, and Kevin Barnett to learn insights about Trinity’s journey toward value-based payment.

CMS releases proposed rules for Medicaid access and payment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released two proposed rules focused on ensuring access to services for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries across fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems.