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HHS and States Prepare to Define Essential Health Benefits
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Jan 30th, 2012
On January 31, final comments on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Essential Health Benefits Bulletin are due. VNAA is preparing comments on the proposed regulatory approach and we wanted to give some background on the issue.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that nearly...
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GWU and ACAP Offer New Ideas for Care of Dual Eligibles
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Jan 23rd, 2012
The George Washington University, in collaboration with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), recently released a research report on managing the care of individuals covered by both Medicare and Medicaid or duals. The research proposes a state based plan to coordinate care for...
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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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CBO Analysis Questions Medicare Demonstrations Including Home Health
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Jan 23rd, 2012
On January 18, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report examining 10 major Medicare demonstrations and found that few create savings for Medicare. The demonstrations were focused on disease management, coordinated care and value-based purchasing demonstration projects.
One...
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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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MedPAC Recommendations for Hospice Payment Adequacy
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Jan 17th, 2012
On January 12, 2012, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met to discuss hospice payment recommendations for FY 2013. MedPAC recommendations are considered by Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) but do not have the force of law or regulation.
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