PAYER-PROVIDER FORUM AT NAACOS FALL PRE-CONFERENCE! NAACOS is hosting a Payer-Provider Forum at the 2024 Fall Conference, led by Diwen Chen. This pre-conference session will bring together NAACOS members and payers to identify best practices, challenges, and solutions for building optimal payer and provider engagements. Providers and payers will have an opportunity to deep dive into the principles of value-based care contracting through panel discussions, live Q&A, and table discussions. When: Wednesday, October 16 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm ET Separate registration is required from the main meeting. Find out more and register today: https://lnkd.in/dhcreSjG
National Association of ACOs
Hospitals and Health Care
NAACOS represents hundreds of organizations participating in population health-focused payment and delivery models.
About us
The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) represents more than 9 million beneficiary lives through Medicare’s population health-focused payment and delivery models. NAACOS is a member-led and member-owned nonprofit of more than 450 ACOs in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance working on behalf of health systems and physician provider organizations across the nation to improve quality of care for patients and reduce health care cost.
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http://naacos.com
External link for National Association of ACOs
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Nonprofit
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Washington, DC, US
Employees at National Association of ACOs
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David Pittman
Experienced health policy analyst and advocate adept at influencing policy and carrying a background in communications.
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Jennifer Rotchford
30 year career advancing the missions of health care associations
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Dana Prommel Strauss
Healthcare Futurist | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Value-Based Care and Medicare Public Policy Expert *Ideas are my own."
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Wilson Gabbard
Vice President, Quality and Condition Management & Documentation at Advocate Health
Updates
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NAACOS recently submitted feedback to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) on how to address the needs of patient with complex chronic conditions or serious illnesses in population-based total cost of care models. In comments, NAACOS recommended that policymakers design specific program policies to account for high-cost, high needs beneficiaries who are significantly different from the average traditional #Medicare beneficiary, including financial methodologies, attribution models, and quality measurement. Read NAACOS' full resonse here: https://lnkd.in/ehZXpMxh For background, see PTAC's environmental scan on this topic: https://lnkd.in/eb4dzcjU #valuebasedcare #healthcareinnovation
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📣 Upcoming Partner Sponsored Webinar: AI in Value Based Care - The Hype, The Hope and The Reality, sponsored by Innovaccer: The Hype: - AI as a magic solution for all VBC challenges - Promised of immediate cost savings and quality improvements - Expectations of fully automated care management The Hope: - Enhanced risk stratification and predictive analytics - Improved care coordination and personalized treatment plans - Reduced administrative burden and more efficient resource allocation The Reality: - Current implementation challenges (data quality, integration) - Need for human oversight and interpretation - Ethical considerations and patient privacy concerns - Regulatory compliance and governance issues Speakers: Anil Jain, CIO, Innovaccer; Milady Cervera, MHA, MHIA, CSSBB, VP Population Health, Baptist Health South Florida; Anna Taylor, MS CIPCT, Associate VP, Population Health & VBC, MultiCare Connected Care; and Anup D. Salgia, DO, FACEP, FAMIA, Practicing Physician, University Hospitals, Cleveland Date and Time: Thursday, August 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET Cost: FREE Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e-cVKkBz If you do not have an account, please contact [email protected] to register.
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As we approach the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2030 goal to have all traditional Medicare beneficiaries in #accountablecare relationships, it is critical to uncover and address the current barriers to #valuebasedcare adoption. In this Health Affairs Forefront article, authors Clive Fields and Gary Jacobs outline these challenges and offer four pillars that policy makers can incorporate into value models to support the transition to VBC: 📈Full risk sharing ensures that accountability for a patient’s care remains with the health care provider. 💰Upfront capitated payment to ACOs, or pre-payment, creates stability for health care providers, allowing them to focus on patient care. 📶Providers need financial predictability to transition into VBC payment models. 🔄VBC models must ensure sustainability for ACOs to promote value-based care over the long term, and providers should not be penalized for their financial success in the model, a phenomenon known as the ratchet effect. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvUw34VJ
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🚨 Don't forget to register! 🚨 Join us tomorrow (7/31) at 2pm ET, when NAACOS and the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) will host a #webinar focused on recent policy recommendations to enhance #patientengagement in Medicare ACOs. Speakers Tori Bratcher with Trinity Health and Sarah Coombs with the National Partnership for Women & Families will discuss these new recommendations from the perspectives of ACOs and consumer representatives. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emYj5vAX And don't forget to check out the recommendations here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8QgbkEZ #valuebasedcare
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Don't forget to join our #webinar tomorrow for a deep dive on the #Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) policies in the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 2:00 - 3:15 PM ET Cost: FREE for NAACOS members, $195 for non-members Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXVcyA8G You must be logged in to register. Contact [email protected] if you do not have an account.
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Today, NAACOS and the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) released a new resource on strengthening #patientengagement in ACO governance, care delivery redesign, and individual care planning. The resource outlines recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that were informed by ACOs and patient and consumer advocacy organizations, with short- and long-term recommendations including: 1️⃣ Remove the current one-size-fits-all approach to ACOs’ communications with beneficiaries. 2️⃣ Work to expand and align waivers that provide direct benefits to beneficiaries. 3️⃣ Ensure ACOs have adequate guidance to solicit beneficiary input and feedback, establish community partnerships, and incorporate these perspectives into their work. Access the resource here: https://lnkd.in/e8QgbkEZ NAACOS and HCTTF will host a webinar discussing the recommendations on 7/31 from 2:00-3:00pm ET. During the webinar, speakers Tori Bratcher (Trinity Health), Sarah Coombs (National Partnership for Women & Families), Jeff Micklos (HCTTF), and Aisha T Pittman (NAACOS) will present the recommendations and discuss the perspectives and aligned priorities of consumer advocates and ACOs. Register today: https://lnkd.in/emYj5vAX #valuebasedcare #patientcenteredcare #healthcareleadership
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Don't miss our upcoming webinar detailing all things ACOs need to know in the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule! In this #webinar, the NAACOS government affairs team will review key details of the newly proposed 2025 #Medicare PFS rule. Attendees will learn about proposals having the biggest impact on #valuebasedcare, including addressing anomalous billing, taking additional steps on creating a higher risk track in MSSP, making changes to benchmark policies and quality reporting requirements, and easing requirements around beneficiary notifications. Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 2:00 - 3:15 PM ET Cost: FREE for NAACOS members, $195 for non-members Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXVcyA8G You must be logged in to register. Contact [email protected] if you do not have an account. Speakers: Aisha T Pittman, Jennifer Gasperini, David Pittman, Alyssa Neumann, and Robert Daley
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The proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule was released yesterday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and includes a number of changes to the #Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). NAACOS appreciates CMS's continued efforts to address the significant anomalous and highly suspect billing activity identified by ACOs in late 2023. Long-term solutions are critical for ensuring stability in the program. Despite a number of positive changes, CMS has yet to address significant issues with MSSP's financial benchmarking policies and quality reporting requirements. NAACOS will continue to advocate for sensible changes that increase participation and create long-term sustainability for the program. Read NAACOS' statement on the rule: https://lnkd.in/dD_ezk6X More information is available in the MSSP fact sheet (https://lnkd.in/enJ4nWt2) and the full rule is available (https://lnkd.in/eGXgUWWc)
Press Release: NAACOS Statement on Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
https://www.naacos.com
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Last week, NAACOS' senior vice president of government affairs Aisha T Pittman joined Coral Health Advisors for the Pop Health Podcast to discuss recent congressional interest in #Medicare payment reform and #valuebasedcare, the upcoming Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, and what we might see from Congress and CMS in the future. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gb5pXhBD #populationhealth #healthpolicy #healthcareleadership
New episode out now - Aisha T Pittman it was a pleasure talking with you, we hope you have you back soon! https://lnkd.in/gb5pXhBD
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