Thank you HCTTF Board of Directors for attending yesterday's Board meeting in Washington DC! Members discussed 2024 priorities including behavioral health integration, interoperability and data exchange in #ValueBasedCare , and specialty care.

📢HCTTF is convening the second Board Meeting of 2024 in Washington D.C. today. Stay tuned for exciting news about new members!

Interested in learning about #RiskAdjustment ? Check out this article by Commonwealth Fund that gives a detailed overview of the basics of #RiskAdjustment .
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A recent Playbook was released on Voluntary Best Practices for #ValueBasedCare Payment Arrangements. HCTTF members Travis Broome of Aledade, Elyse Pegler of Aetna, and Erin Smith of Elevance Health offered their expertise developing the resource.
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A letter was recently submitted to Senate Finance Cmte strongly endorsing efforts to remove patient cost sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code. HCTTF was among 27 organizations endorsing this letter.
Read it here⤵️ amga.org/AMGA/media/PDF…

📝CMSGov is launching a new Quality Pathway to prioritize #PatientCentered quality goals in alternative payment models. This work builds on HCTTF's recent resource, Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care.
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🔔CMSGov has proposed a new mandatory model aimed to enhance care coordination and transitions for traditional Medicare beneficiaries undergoing specific surgical procedures. Learn more about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) here: cms.gov/priorities/inn…

📣HCTTF is gearing up for an impactful year! HCTTF's second Board Meeting of 2024 will take place in Washington D.C. next week on 4/18. Our dedicated members will be gathering to discuss several priorities including behavioral health integration, interoperability and data

🔎 Are you looking for effective messaging strategies and tools to communicate #ValueBasedCare to your patients/enrollees? Check out HCTTF’s new resource that includes content geared for patients in both English and Spanish! hcttf.org/consumer-engag…

Wishing @NAACOS a fantastic Spring 2024 Conference! A great agenda awaits attendees with insights from ACO experts and CMS officials. HCTTF is eager to follow the highlights and advancements from this event. See the agenda here: naacos.com/agenda

The Alliance for Value-Based Patient Care held a discussion on how policymakers can continue supporting the millions of patients who rely on #ValueBasedCare . Read the event summary: bit.ly/3IIBIWX

📄HCTTF released a statement on the new ACO Primary Care Flex Model. HCTTF applauds CMS Innovation Ctr' new model but expresses concerns. Read more here: hcttf.org/health-care-tr…

The HCTTF March newsletter is out now! Task Force Director, Charlotte Burnett's Column features:
➡️How to educate and engage consumers in an effective way
➡️Why it is important to disseminate accessible educational resources
➡️Helpful resources for stakeholders

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👋CMSGov is launching a new Quality Pathway to prioritize #PatientCentered quality goals in alternative payment models. This work builds on HCTTF's recent resource, on Accelerating the Use of Patient-Reported Quality Measures in Value-Based Care. hcttf.org/accelerating-t…

Leaders in long-term care recently gathered to explore the shift to #ValueBasedCare in a round table discussion sponsored by Curana Health, a HCTTF member. Read insights from Task Force Executive Director Jeff Micklos and other speakers here: mcknights.com/events/priorit…

The March newsletter is out now! Read insights on the ACO Primary Care Flex Model in Task Force Executive Director, Jeff Micklos's column. Jeff’s insights were also highlighted in a recent Paul Keckley, PhD report.
Read it here: ➡️mailchi.mp/4661bf36b9eb/m….

👋 HCTTF has released a two-part resource on consumer engagement and education in #HealthCareTransformation that highlights the importance of effective communication strategies and tools when speaking with patients about value.
👉Read more here: hcttf.org/consumer-engag…

A white paper exploring the independent physician practice experience in @CMSInnovates models has been released by Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care. Interested in reading more? Click here: physiciansforvalue.org/wp-content/upl…

👋CMSGov is hosting a webinar overviewing the new ACO Primary Care Flex Model tomorrow, April 4 at 2pm ET. Make sure to register here: deloitte.zoom.us/webinar/regist…