Tagged with APM Alternative Payment Models
CMS Updates cEQM Table for ECs and EPs for 2017 Performance Period
CMS has published an updated table accompanying the 2016 eCQM specifications for the 2017 performance period. The updated table removes the previous meaningful use domains and now aligns with the domains listed in CY 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, as well as the MIPS and Advanced APM tracks of the Quality Payment Program.
PA – New Global Capitation Model for Rural Hospitals
CMS has announced a new global capitation model for rural hospitals in Pennsylvania. Under the new model participating critical access hospitals and acute care hospitals will receive all-payer global budgets for a fixed amount of money that is set in advance and funded by all participating insurers, to cover inpatient and outpatient services.
CMS Adds Two More Advanced APMs, Finalize Cardiac, Orthopedic Bundled Payment Models
CMS has finalized the cardiac and orthopedic care mandatory demonstration bundles. Additionally, the agency has added two more Advanced APMs, predicting 25% of clinicians will participate in Advanced Alternative Payment Models by 2018.
