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CMS launches voluntary bundled payments model, first since spiking mandatory bundles

The agency’s Innovation Center said the new Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model is the first APM that would qualify under […]

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Claims Analytics Help Medicare Identify, Prevent Provider Fraud

The use of a claims analytics platform helped Medicare to identify and prevent millions of dollars in provider fraud. “Close to a […]

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Quality Payment Program needs more technical assistance, oversight, OIG finds

A new report by HHS’ Office of Inspector General gives CMS points for making significant efforts to implement the Quality Payment Program […]

All but 2 states pay for live video Medicaid encounters

Healthcare Dive Brief “Medicaid programs in 48 states and the District of Columbia reimburse for some form of live video encounters, the […]

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CMS takes aim at regulatory reforms to ease provider burden

Lack of productivity and increased workload among top complaints from providers surveyed The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is committed to […]

Report shines light on ACO successes, strategies

The report highlights ACOs’ experience by evaluating proficiency across key activities, educating organizations about the importance of key activities and prioritizing improvement […]

CMS says it will change direction of CMMI

CMMI’s new direction is to promote patient-centered care and test market-driven reforms “CMS innovation center programs in limbo as officials say free […]

U.S. News & World Report announces top Medicare plans for 2018

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Telehealth could lure more providers to ACOs

HealthcareDive Insight “Telehealth and alternative payment models are a natural fit for Medicare. CMS wants to tie 50% of the program’s payments to ACOs […]

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CMS releases proposed rules on Outpatient and Physician Fee Schedule

HIMSS News “Last month, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released two new Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).”  Read the full […]