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Bundled payment participants face choices on 2020 performance measurement, continued participation
CMS further detailed how hospitals should evaluate their 2020 options and whether to continue in the BPCI-A model.
CMS aims to spur value-based payment arrangements between drugmakers and insurers, including Medicaid
CMS says rule changes would allow more outcomes-based payment arrangements for Medicaid programs and commercial health plans.
Congress presses for some telehealth expansion policies to remain after COVID-19
Members of Congress increasingly support making permanent temporary policies that eased use of telehealth services.
Medicare reopens application period for Direct Contracting models
CMS opened the application process for Direct Contracting models to more providers.
COVID-19 pandemic weakens push for public option
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have weakened the push of states to implement public option health plans.
How the Trump administration is weighing continued telehealth expansion
The Trump administration is examining several key factors to determine whether to continue expanded use of telehealth, says a senior official.
CMS issues reopening guidance to healthcare providers, patients
CMS has offered more reopening guidance for both providers and patients amid indications some patients may not return.
Where are Medicare value-based payment models headed after COVID-19?
The pandemic-driven changes in policies, payment and patient attitudes could change participation in and provider approaches to value-based payment models, say advisers.
Hospital ED visits still down 26% following declines stemming from COVID-19, CDC reports
The CDC found hospital emergency department use remained 26% below normal by the end of May.
CMS acts to limit losses for participants in value-based payment programs during COVID-19
CMS offered numerous ways that providers in value-based payment models can reduce their financial risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.