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Bundled Payments as Part of Innovative Care Models
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Jan 23rd, 2012
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently called for applications for the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative, which seeks to improve patient care through better provider coordination. CMS also announced resources to help providers who are interested in...
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VNAA Comments on Medicare ACO Shared Savings Program
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Jan 17th, 2012
On January 3, VNAA submitted comments on Medicare Program; Final Waivers in Connection With the Shared Savings Program [CMS–1439–IFC], or Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). These organizations coordinate care between multiple health providers for Medicare Beneficiaries. This program is expected...
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One Percent of Americans Account for 21.8 Percent of Health Costs
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Jan 17th, 2012
On January 11, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a report that found one percent of Americans accounted for 21.8 percent of health care costs in 2009. This number is down from 1996 when one percent of Americans accounted for 28 percent of the country’s health care spending....
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VNAA Leaders Appointed as CMS Innovation Advisors
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Jan 9th, 2012
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the selection of Innovation Advisors who will be: 1) working with CMS to test new innovative models of care delivery in their own organizations and communities; 2) create partnerships to identify innovations and share them with...
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VNAA Meets with Acting CMS Administrator Tavenner
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Jan 9th, 2012
On Wednesday, January 4, as part of the Leadership Council of Again Organizations, VNAA met with Marilyn Tavenner, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator. Ms. Tavenner outlined top priorities for CMS, including the Innovation Center, program integrity, and supporting the...
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Independence at Home Demonstrations Announced
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Jan 3rd, 2012
On Tuesday, December 20, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new demonstration that would help patients with chronic conditions receive care in their homes. The Independence at Home Demonstration was created by the Affordable Care Act and will expand services beneficiaries...
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