In response to questions from stakeholders, CMS
published a calendar March 9 of key dates for the Medicare Direct Contracting Model.
CMS' Innovation Center unveiled the Direct Contracting Model in April 2019 as part of an initiative that includes several new payment options for healthcare organizations. Directing Contracting includes two payment model options aimed at reducing expenditures and improving quality of care...READ MORE
This week I saw the above heading on a promotional email from Healthjump. I clicked on a link to their live virtual exhibit room and was very impressed by the overall experience and my interaction with the team. Further, I thought this was exactly the message that should be sent from the ACO ExhibitHall (ACOEH) to all those exhibitors wanting to reach ACO decision makers at HIMSS20 and other tradeshows...READ MORE
While specialists have argued that they don't have enough opportunities to participate in value-based payment models, new federal research suggests that isn't the case.
Specialists have significant chances to be part of alternative payment models and accountable care organizations, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, which held its monthly meeting Thursday and Friday. But ACOs determine the role of physicians, like whether they're involved in ACO leadership, and if they can receive shared savings...READ MORE
One-quarter of provider organizations have revenue tied to value-based payments (VBP), according to a survey commissioned by DataGen and conducted by Sage Growth Partners that was released Tuesday morning. The majority of providers plan to enter into a VBP arrangement or expand an existing one in the next two years and half of respondents stated that they expect VBP to become the primary revenue model by 2025...READ MORE
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