March 14: A new CMS blog titled “Update on the Medicare Value-Based Care Strategy: Alignment, Growth, Equity” provides a progress report on accomplishments and a look toward the future for CMS’ Value-Based Care Strategy. It also covers CMS’ strategy to move toward value-based payment, a focus on alignment across payers, growth in accountable care, and promoting equity.…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiative to Increase Investments in Person-Centered Primary Care ACO Primary Care Flex Model aims to improve access to high-quality primary care for underserved Medicare populations Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced a new voluntary model that empowers…
Read MoreAt the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when all 50 states and the federal government declared public health emergencies, telehealth became a lifeline for Americans. Now, to patients’ dismay, most states have rolled back telehealth access—disrupting care and putting lives at risk. Emergency telehealth waivers Telehealth, or telemedicine, allows patients to have virtual appointments with…
Read More